2021/0423(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16 a) The IMEO should play a role in identifying super emitters with an early detection and warning system, and should assist Member States with the identification of emitting closed and abandoned coal mines, thereby reducing administrative burden.

Amendment 1000 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1

1. By … [18 months after the date of entry into force of the Regulation] the Commission shall establish and maintain a methane transparency database, organised at least by countries, companies and quantities of gas, coal and oil imported, containing the information submitted to it pursuant to Article 27 and Articles 12(11), 16(3), 18(4), 20(7), 23(2) and 25(5).

Amendment 1001 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1

1. By … [18 months after the date of entry into force of the Regulation] the Commission shall establish and maintain a methane transparency database containing the information submitted to it pursuant to Article 27 and Articles 12(11), 16(3), 18(4), 20(7), 23(2) and 25(5) and specifying countries, companies, and quantities of gas, coal and oil imported.

Amendment 1002 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1

1. By … [18 months after the date of entry into force of the Regulation] the Commission shall establish and maintain a methane transparency database organised by countries, companies, and quantities of gas, coal and oil imported containing the information submitted to it pursuant to Article 27 and Articles 12(11), 16(3), 18(4), 20(7), 23(2) and 25(5).

Amendment 1003 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2

2. In addition to the information referred to in paragraph 1, the database shall include the following information: (a) a list of countries where fossil energy is produced and exported to the Union; (b) for each country referred in point (a) information about the following points: (i) whether it has mandatory regulatory measures in place on energy sector methane emissions, covering the elements set out in this Regulation regarding measurement, reporting and verification and mitigation of energy sector methane emissions; (ii) whether it has signed the Paris Agreement on climate change; (iii) whether it is delivering national inventories in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, where applicable; (iv) whether the national inventories submitted pursuant to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change include tier 3 reporting of energy methane emissions, where applicable; (v) the amount of energy sector methane emissions according to the national inventories submitted pursuant to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, where applicable, and whether the data was subject to independent verification. (vi) the list of companies exporting fossil energy into the Union (vii) a list of importers of fossil energy into the Uniondeleted

Amendment 1004 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i

(i) whether it has mandatory regulatory measures in place on energy sector methane emissions, covering the elements set out in this Regulation regarding measurement, reporting and verification and mitigation of energy sector methane emissions, and whether those measures are sufficient;

Amendment 1005 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)

(ii a) whether it has signed the Global Methane Pledge;

Amendment 1006 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii a (new)

(iii a) whether it has signed the Global Methane Pledge

Amendment 1007 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. No later than [12 months after the entry into force of the Regulation], the Commission shall publish a report assessing all available data to quantify emissions across individual supply chains for gas consumed in the Union, as a percentage of gas supplied, including for imports, from the point of production through consumption

Amendment 1008 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [two years after the date of entry into force of the Regulation], the Commission shall establish a global methane monitoring tool based on satellite data and input from several certified data providers and services, including the Copernicus component of the EU Space Programme and the European Environment Agency.

Amendment 1009 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2

2. The tool shall inform the Commission’s bilateral dialogues with respect to methane emissions policies and measures. Where the tool identifies a new major emission source, the Commission shall alert the relevant country with a view to promoting awareness and ~~remedial actions.~~ , if needed, shall offer technical support to ensure fast remedial actions. The alert shall be published and linked with follow-up actions on the European Commission website.

Amendment 101 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) Against this background, it is necessary to improve the measurement and quality of reported data of methane emissions, including on the main sources of methane emissions associated with energy produced and consumed within the Union. Moreover, the availability of source-level data and robust quantification of emissions should be ensured, thereby increasing the reliability of reporting as well as the scope for appropriate measures for mitigation. Research activity to improve measurement technology should be promoted in EU's funding programmes such as Horizon Europe.

Amendment 1010 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2

2. The tool shall inform the Commission’s bilateral dialogues with respect to methane emissions policies and measures. Where the tool identifies a new major emission source, the Commission shall alert the relevant country with a view to promoting awareness and remedial actions. It shall offer technical support to ensure fast remedial actions when needed.

Amendment 1011 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2

2. The tool shall inform the Commission’s bilateral dialogues with respect to methane emissions policies and measures. Where the tool identifies a new major emission source, the Commission shall alert the relevant country with a view to promoting awareness and, if needed, shall offer technical support to ensure fast remedial actions.

Amendment 1012 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall ~~lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented.~~:

Amendment 1013 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented including the polluter pays principle.

Amendment 1014 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)

(a) lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented.

Amendment 1015 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)

(b) guarantee that national regulatory authorities (NRAs) have adequate access to methane emissions data, preferably direct unlimited access to all data reported to the IMEO or at least to all data referring to entities operating in their legal domain of responsibility. In providing such access, data must be traceable, trustworthy, attributable to pathways, flows, and entities, internationally consistent and timely.

Amendment 1016 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, EU-wide comparable and may include:

Amendment 1017 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive and ~~may~~shall include:

Amendment 1018 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

The penalties provided for must be effective, and proportionate and ~~dissuasive and~~ may include:

Amendment 1019 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) fines proportionate to the environmental damage, impact on human safety and public health, calculating the level of such fines in such way as to make sure that they effectively deprive those responsible of the economic benefits derived from their infringements and gradually increasing the level of such fines for repeated ~~serious~~or multiple infringements;

Amendment 102 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) For measuring and reporting to be effective, oil and gas companies should be required to measure and report methane emissions by source, and via other comparable measurement methods to make aggregated data available to Member States in order for Member States to be able to improve the accuracy of their inventories reporting. In addition, effective verification of company reported data is necessary and, to minimise the administrative burden for operators, reporting should be organised on an annual basis.

Amendment 1020 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) fines proportionate to the environmental damage, calculating the level of such fines in such way as to make sure that they effectively deprive those responsible of the economic benefits derived from their infringements and gradually increasing the level of such fines for repeated ~~serious~~or multiple infringements;

Amendment 1021 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) periodic penalty payments to compel operators to put an end to an infringement, comply with a decision ordering remedial actions or corrective measures, supply information or submit to an inspection, as applicable.; and

Amendment 1022 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) suspension of the authorisation to place oil, gas or coal to the market.

Amendment 1023 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) suspension of the authorisation to place oil, gas or coal on the market.

Amendment 1024 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Member States shall notify the rules on penalties to the Commission by [312 months from the date of entry into force of the Regulation]. In addition, Member States shall notify any subsequent amendment affecting such rules to the Commission without delay.

Amendment 1025 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 1026 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 1027 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3

3. At least the following infringements shall be subject to penalties: (a) failure of operators or mine operators to provide the competent authorities or the verifiers with the assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of their tasks in accordance with this Regulation; (b) failure of operators or mine operators to carry out the actions set out in the inspections report referred to in Article 6; (c) failure of operators of mine operators to submit the methane emissions reports as required by this Regulation, including the verification statement issued by independent verifiers in accordance with Articles 8 and 9; (d) failure of operators to carry out a leak detection and repair survey in accordance with Article 14; (e) failure of operators to repair or replace components, to continuous survey components and to record leaks in accordance with Article 14; (f) failure of operators to submit a report in accordance with Article 14; (g) venting or flaring by operators or mine operators beyond the situations provided for in Articles 15, 22 and 26, as applicable; (h) routine flaring by operators; (i) failure of operators or mine operators to demonstrate the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring and to demonstrate the necessity to opt for flaring instead of either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market, in the case of operators, or utilisation or mitigation, in the case of mine operators, in accordance with Articles 15, 22 and 26; (j) failure of operators or mine operators to notify or report on venting and flaring events in accordance with Articles 16, 23 and 26, as applicable; (k) use of flare stacks or combustion devices in breach of the requirements laid down in Article 17; (l) failure of importers to provide the information required in accordance with Article 27 and Annex VIII.deleted

Amendment 1028 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)

b a) the operator or undertaking has not submitted a methane emissions report in accordance with Article 12;

Amendment 1029 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l

(l) failure of importers to ~~provide the information required in accordance with Article 27 and Annex VIII~~comply with Chapters 3 and 4.

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) The OGMP 2.0 framework has five levels of reporting. Source-level reporting begins at level 3, which is considered comparable with UNFCCC tier 3. It allows generic emission factors to be used. OGMP 2.0 level 4 reporting requires direct measurements of source-level methane emissions. It allows the use of specific emission factors. OGMP 2.0 level 5 reporting requires the addition of complementary site-level measurements. In addition, the OGMP 2.0 framework requires companies to report direct measurements of methane emissions within three years of joining OGMP 2.0 for operated assets and within five years for non-operated assets. Building on the approach taken in OGMP 2.0 with regard to source-level reporting and taking into account that a large number of Union companies had already signed up to OGMP 2.0 in 2021, Union operators should be required to deliver direct source-level measurements of their emissions within 124 months for operated assets and ~~within 36 months for~~ non- operat~~ing~~ed assets. In addition to source level quantification, site- level quantification allows assessment, verification and reconciliation of source- level estimates aggregated by site, thereby providing improved confidence in reported emissions. As in OGMP 2.0, this Regulation requires site-level measurements to reconcile source-level measurements. The Commission should define the ways measurements should be applied.

Amendment 1030 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)

(l a) failure of importers to ensure monitoring and reporting, leak detection and repair, and respect the ban on routine venting and flaring, in accordance with Article 27.

Amendment 1031 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)

(l a) failure of importers to provide the information required in accordance with Article 27, paragraph 1(a) (new);

Amendment 1032 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)

(l a) failure of importers to ensure monitoring and reporting, leak detection and repair, and the ban on routine venting and flaring, in accordance with Article 27 bis;

Amendment 1033 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)

(l a) failure of importers to ensure monitoring and reporting, leak detection and repair, and limits on venting and flaring, in accordance with Article 27 (new).

Amendment 1034 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)

(l a) failure of importers to provide the information required in accordance with Article 27, paragraph 1(a) (new);

Amendment 1035 #

(l b) failure of importers to provide the information required in accordance with an independent assessment of compliance conducted by a verification body.

Amendment 1036 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l b (new)

(l b) failure of importers to provide the information required in accordance with an independent assessment of compliance conducted by a verification body.

Amendment 1037 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4

4. Member States shall take into account at least the following indicative criteria for the imposition of penalties, as appropriate: (a) the duration or temporal effects, the nature and the gravity of the infringement; (b) any action taken by the undertaking, operator or mine operator to timely mitigate or remedy the damage; (c) the intentional or negligent character of the infringement; (d) any previous infringements by the undertaking, operator or mine operator; (e) the financial benefits gained or losses avoided directly or indirectly by the undertaking, operator or mine operator due to the infringement, if the relevant data are available; (f) the size of the undertaking, operator or mine operator; (g) the degree of cooperation with the authority; (h) the manner in which the infringement became known to the authority, in particular whether, and if so to what extent, the operator timely notified the infringement; (i) any other aggravating or mitigating factor applicable to the circumstances of the case.deleted

Amendment 1038 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point h

(~~h) the manner in which the infringement became known to the authority, in particular whether, and if so to what extent, the operator timely notified the infringement;~~Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 1039 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 5

~~5. Member States shall publish annually information on the type and the size of the penalties imposed under this Regulation, the infringements and the operators upon which penalties have been imposed.~~deleted

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) The OGMP 2.0 framework has five levels of reporting. Source-level reporting begins at level 3, which is considered comparable with UNFCCC tier 3. It allows generic emission factors to be used. OGMP 2.0 level 4 reporting requires direct measurements of source-level methane emissions. It allows the use of specific emission factors. OGMP 2.0 level 5 reporting requires the addition of complementary site-level measurements. In addition, the OGMP 2.0 framework requires companies to report direct measurements of methane emissions within three years of joining OGMP 2.0 for operated assets and within five years for non-operated assets. Building on the approach and timeline taken in OGMP 2.0 with regard to source-level reporting and taking into account that a large number of Union companies had already signed up to OGMP 2.0 ~~in 2021~~, Union operators should be required to deliver direct source-level measurements of their emissions within 124 months ~~for operated assets and within 36 months for non-operating assets~~. In addition to source level quantification, site- level quantification allows assessment, verification and reconciliation of source- level estimates aggregated by site, thereby providing improved confidence in reported emissions. As in OGMP 2.0, this Regulation requires site-level measurements to reconcile source-level measurements.

Amendment 1040 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall publish annually information on the type and the size of the penalties imposed under this Regulation and in line with the penalties as set out in the [amended Protection of the environment through criminal law], the infringements and the operators upon which penalties have been imposed.

Amendment 1041 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall publish annually information on the type and the size of the penalties imposed under this Regulation, the infringements and the operators upon which penalties have been imposed, in accordance with the rules on the publication of reports referred to in Article 5(4).

Amendment 1042 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. By 12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt a fee on operators and mine operators for each tonne of methane emitted and set out the modalities for its collection. The revenue generated shall constitute external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2018/1046, and shall be assigned to the LIFE programme and to Heading 7 of the multiannual financial framework (European Public Administration) to cover costs of implementation of this Regulation. The fee shall supplement the penalties from Member States applicable to infringements under paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 32(2).

Amendment 1043 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 8(5), ~~22(3) and 27(1)~~[list to be completed when all articles will be cleared] shall be conferred on the Commission for a~~n indeterminate~~ period of ~~time~~five years from ~~… [~~the date of entry into force of the Regulation].

Amendment 1044 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2

Regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article~~s 8(5), 22(3) and 27(1~~ 22(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for ~~an indeterminate period of time~~5 years from … [date of entry into force of the Regulation].

Amendment 1045 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3

3. The delegation of power referred to in Article~~s 8(5), 22(3) and 27(1~~ 22(3) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

Amendment 1046 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 6

6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 8(5)~~, 22(3)~~ and 27(1) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Amendment 1047 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 6

Amendment 1048 #

6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article~~s 8(5), 22(3) and 27(1~~ 22(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Amendment 1049 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Climate Change Committee and the Energy Union Committee established by Article 44 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) The OGMP 2.0 framework has five levels of reporting. Source-level reporting begins at level 3, which is considered comparable with UNFCCC tier 3. It allows generic emission factors to be used. OGMP 2.0 level 4 reporting requires direct measurements of source-level methane emissions. It allows the use of specific emission factors. OGMP 2.0 level 5 reporting requires the addition of complementary site-level measurements. In addition, the OGMP 2.0 framework requires companies to report direct measurements of methane emissions within three years of joining OGMP 2.0 for operated assets and within five years for non-operated assets. Building on the approach taken in OGMP 2.0 with regard to source-level reporting and taking into account that a large number of Union companies had already signed up to OGMP 2.0 in 2021, Union operators should be required to deliver direct source-level measurements of their emissions within 124 months for operated assets and ~~within 36 months for~~ non- operating assets. In addition to source level quantification, site- level quantification allows assessment, verification and reconciliation of source- level estimates aggregated by site, thereby providing improved confidence in reported emissions. As in OGMP 2.0, this Regulation requires site-level measurements to reconcile source-level measurements.

Amendment 1050 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2

2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 45 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.

Amendment 1051 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1

1. EBy 1 January 2026 and every ~~fiv~~three years thereafter, the Commission shall ~~submit a report on the evaluation of this Regulation to the European Parliament and to the Council and shall, if appropriate, submit legislative proposals to amend this Regulation~~report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the evaluation of this Regulation. The Commission reports may be accompanied by legislative proposals where appropriate. The reports shall be made public.

Amendment 1052 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1

1. EStarting from 2030, every five years the Commission shall submit a report on the evaluation of this Regulation to the European Parliament and to the Council and shall, if appropriate, submit legislative proposals to amend this Regulation. The reports shall be made public.

Amendment 1053 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2

2 a. By 31 December 2029, or earlier if the Commission considers that sufficient evidence is available, the Commission shall examine the application of this Article, considering in particular: a) reporting of the available methane emissions data collected in the context of the global methane monitoring tool referred to in Article 29; (b) methane emission data analysis by the IMEO; (c) information on monitoring, reporting, verification and mitigation measures of operators located outside of the Union and from whom energy is imported into the Union;and (d) security of supply and the level playing field implications in case of possible additional obligations, including mandatory measures such as methane emission standards or targets, taking into account the oil, gas and coal sectors separately.

Amendment 1054 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. A database with the the whole range of suitable advanced technology with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound to identify sources of methane emissions, including leaks and unintentional venting should be created by the Commission until the 31. December 2024. This Database should basis and be extended to in the future developed innovative technology and updated and published annually.

Amendment 1055 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 a (new)

Article 33 a 2a. A database with the the whole range of suitable advanced technology with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound to identify sources of methane emissions, including leaks and unintentional venting should be created by the Commission until the 31. December 2024. This Database shall be extended to upcoming developed innovative technology and it shall be updated and published annually.

Amendment 1056 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/942
Article 15

In Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council the following paragraph 5 is added: ‘5. Every three years ACER shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs linked to measurement, reporting and abatement of methane emissions for comparable projects. It shall issue recommendations on indicators and reference values for unit investment costs for complying with the obligations under [this Regulation] pursuant to Article 3 of [this Regulation].’deleted

Amendment 1057 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 1

~~Leak detection r~~Repair and monitoring schedules

Amendment 1058 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 1 a (new)

Amendment 1059 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point i

(i) Inventory and identification of ~~all~~relevant components that have been checked

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) ~~While~~Flaring and venting of methane ~~is typically~~are intentional, resulting from processes or activities and devices designed for that purpose~~, it can also be unintentional, as in the case of a malfunction~~.

Amendment 1060 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~at or above the thresholds set out in Article 14, indication of whether repair was undertaken during the LDAR survey and if not why, taking into account the requirements as regards what elements can be taken into account for a delayed repair, as per Article 14, paragraph 4.

Amendment 1061 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~, indication of whether repair was undertaken during the LDAR survey and if not why, taking into account the requirements as regards what elements can be taken into account for a delayed repair, as per Article 14, paragraph 4.

Amendment 1062 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~17 gram per hour or more of methane, indication of whether repair was undertaken during the LDAR survey and if not why, taking into account the requirements as regards what elements can be taken into account for a delayed repair, as per Article 14, paragraph 4.

Amendment 1063 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting 2 500 parts per million or more of methane, indication of whether repair was undertaken during the LDAR survey ~~and if not why~~, taking into account the requirements as regards what elements can be taken into account for a delayed repair, as per Article 14, paragraph 4.

Amendment 1064 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3 kg/h or more of methane, indication of whether repair was undertaken during the LDAR survey and if not why, taking into account the requirements as regards what elements can be taken into account for a delayed repair, as per Article 14, paragraph 4.

Amendment 1065 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3kg/h or more of methane, indication of whether repair was undertaken during the LDAR survey and if not why, taking into account the requirements as regards what elements can be taken into account for a delayed repair, as per Article 14, paragraph 4.

Amendment 1066 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~at or above the thresholds set out in Article 14, planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair,

Amendment 1067 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~, planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair,

Amendment 1068 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting 2 500 parts per million or more of methane, planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair,

Amendment 1069 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~17 gram per hour or more of methane, planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair,

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)

(31 a) While measures to mitigate methane emissions associated with fossil fuels are essential, the clearest pathway to reduce methane emissions is by phasing out fossil gas. For this reason, Member States should therefore develop comprehensive plans to reach the objective of a phase-out by 2035. Such plans should be linked to the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) framework and, though focused on eliminating demand for methane, should seek to align national policies in other frameworks to prevent and unwind fossil gas lock-in.

Amendment 1070 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3 kg/h or more of methane, planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair,

Amendment 1071 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3kg/h or more of methane, planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair,

Amendment 1072 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point v

(v) For components found to be emitting less than 500 parts per million in previous LDAR survey, but found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane during post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved, indication whether repair was undertaken immediately and if not, why not (as per iii), and planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair.deleted

Amendment 1073 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point v

(v) For components found to be emitting less than ~~500 parts per million~~below the thresholds set ou in Article 14 in previous LDAR survey, but found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more~~at or above such shtresholds of methane during post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved, indication whether repair was undertaken immediately and if not, why not (as per iii), and planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair.

Amendment 1074 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point v

(v) For components found to be emitting less than ~~500 parts per million~~3kg/h in previous LDAR survey, but found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3kg/h or more of methane during post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved, indication whether repair was undertaken immediately and if not, why not (as per iii), and planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair.

Amendment 1075 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point v

(v) For components found to be emitting less than ~~500 parts per million~~3 kg/h in previous LDAR survey, but found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3 kg/h or more of methane during post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved, indication whether repair was undertaken immediately and if not, why not (as per iii), and planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair.

Amendment 1076 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point v

(v) For components found to be emitting less than 500 parts per million in previous LDAR survey, but found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~17 gram per hour or more of methane during post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved, indication whether repair was undertaken immediately and if not, why not (as per iii), and planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair.

Amendment 1077 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point v

(v) For components found to be emitting less than 2 500 parts per million in previous LDAR survey, but found to be emitting 2 500 parts per million or more of methane during post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved, indication whether repair was undertaken immediately ~~and if not, why not (as per iii)~~, and planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair.

Amendment 1078 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~at or above the thresholds set out in Article 14, results of monitoring after repair to check if repair was successful

Amendment 1079 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~, results of monitoring after repair to check if repair was successful

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) More specifically, methane emissions from leaks are most commonly reduced by methane leak detection and repair (‘LDAR’) surveys, carried out to identify ~~leaks and followed by repair of such leak~~and then repair leaks or replacement of leaking components. Operators should therefore conduct at least ~~periodic~~monthly LDAR surveys and these should also cover surveying of components that vent methane, to ~~survey for unintentional venting of methane~~check for malfunctioning equipment.

Amendment 1080 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting 2 500 parts per million or more of methane, results of monitoring after repair to check if repair was successful

Amendment 1081 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~17 gram per hour or more of methane, results of monitoring after repair to check if repair was successful

Amendment 1082 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3 kg/h or more of methane, results of monitoring after repair to check if repair was successful

Amendment 1083 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iii

(iii) For components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3kg/h or more of methane, results of monitoring after repair to check if repair was successful

Amendment 1084 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting less than 500 parts per million of methane, results of post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved and recommendation on the basis of finding.deleted

Amendment 1085 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting less than 2 500 parts per million of methane, results of post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved and recommendation on the basis of finding.

Amendment 1086 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting ~~less than 500 parts per million of methane~~below the thresholds set out in Article 14, results of post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved and recommendation on the basis of finding.

Amendment 1087 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting less than ~~500 parts per million~~17 gram per hour of methane, results of post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved and recommendation on the basis of finding.

Amendment 1088 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting less than ~~500 parts per million~~3 kg/h of methane, results of post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved and recommendation on the basis of finding.

Amendment 1089 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iv

(iv) For components found to be emitting less than ~~500 parts per million~~3kg/h of methane, results of post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved and recommendation on the basis of finding.

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) For that purpose, a harmonised approach to ensure a level-playing field for all operators in the Union should be set up. That approach should include minimum requirements for LDAR surveys, while leaving an adequate degree of flexibility to Member States and operators. This is essential to allow innovation and the development of new components, LDAR technologies and methods, thus preventing the lock-in of technology, to the detriment of environmental protection. New technologies and detection methods continue to emerge and Member States should encourage innovation in this sector, so that the most leak-free, accurate and cost-effective components, LDAR technologies and methods can be adopted.

Amendment 1090 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)

Approval of continuous monitoring For the purposes of the approval by the competent authorities of the use of continuous monitoring systems according to Article 14 of this Regulation, operators must provide the following: (i) the continuous monitoring device manufacturer information; (ii) the leak detection capabilities, reliability, and limitations of the continuous monitoring system, including, but not limited to, the ability to identify specific leaks or locations, detection limits, and any restrictions on use, as well as supporting data; (iii) a description of where, when, and how the continuous monitoring system will be used; (iv) documentation adequate to demonstrate the continuous monitoring system is as effective at reducing emissions as the quarterly surveys set out in Article 14.

Amendment 1091 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point ii

(ii) location, name and type of asset;

Amendment 1092 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point v

(v) measured ~~or estimated~~ volume of vented or flared ~~natural gas~~methane;

Amendment 1093 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

(v a) flaring efficiency and the type of flare used

Amendment 1094 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

(v a) flaring efficiency and the type of flare used

Amendment 1095 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

(v a) flaring efficiency

Amendment 1096 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point ix

(ix) results of ~~week~~quarterly inspections of flare stacks or of continuous monitoring of flare stacks carriesd out in accordance with Article 17

Amendment 1097 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point ix

(ix) results of ~~week~~quarterly inspections of flare stacks or of continuous monitoring of flare stacks carriesd out in accordance with Article 17

Amendment 1098 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point ix

(ix) results of ~~week~~monthly inspections of flare stacks carries out in accordance with Article 17

Amendment 1099 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1

~~Week~~Quarterly flare stack inspections must include a comprehensive Audio, Visual and Olfactory (AVO) inspection (including external visual inspection of flare stacks, listening for pressure and liquid leaks ~~and smelling for unusual and strong odours~~).

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) Obligations on LDAR surveys should reflect a number of good practices. LDAR surveys should be primarily aimed at finding and fixing leaks, rather than quantifying them, and those areas with a higher risk of leaks should be checked more frequently; the frequency of surveys should be guided not only by the need to repair components from which methane is escaping above the methane emission threshold but also by operational considerations, taking into account risks to safety. Thus, where a higher risk to safety or higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities should be allowed to recommend a higher frequency of surveys for the relevant components; the frequency of surveys should be monthly to ensure the highest efficiency; all leaks irrespective of size should be recorded and monitored, as small leaks can develop into larger ones; leak repairs should be followed by confirmation that they have been effective; in order to allow for future, more advanced methane emissions detecting technologies to be used, the size of methane loss at or above which a repair is warranted should not be specified, while allowing operators the choice of detection device. Where appropriate, continuous monitoring may be used in the context of this Regulation.

Amendment 1100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1

~~Week~~Quaterly flare stack inspections must include a comprehensive Audio, Visual and Olfactory (AVO) inspection (including external visual inspection of flare stacks, listening for pressure and liquid leaks and smelling for unusual and strong odours).

Amendment 1101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1

~~Week~~Monthly flare stack inspections must include a comprehensive Audio, Visual and Olfactory (AVO) inspection (including external visual inspection of flare stacks, listening for pressure and liquid leaks and smelling for unusual and strong odours).

Amendment 1102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 3 – point ii

(ii) In the case of unlit flares: whether the unlit flare has a gas vent or not. If it does have a gas vent, an intervention to remedy it should take place with~~in 6 hours or within 24 hours in the case of bad we~~out delay, as soon as possible, but not lather ~~or o~~than during ther next~~reme conditions~~ maintenance.

Amendment 1103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Pursuant to Article 18, inventories of inactive wells and permanently plugged and abandoned wells must include at least the following information:

Amendment 1104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point ii

(ii) name, type and address of well or well site, specifying whether it is an inactive well or a permanently plugged and abandoned well;

Amendment 1105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point iv

(iv) results of ~~any~~ methane ~~concentrat~~emissions measurements to air and to water.

Amendment 1106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 a (new)

Pursuant to Article 18, with respect to permanently plugged and abandoned wells, inventories shall also include: (i) the last known measurements of methane emissions to air and water, if any; (ii) information showing that the relevant competent authority has attested that the well or well site in question fulfils the criteria set out in Article 2(24a); (iii) adequate documentation to demonstrate that there have been no methane emissions from that well or well site for at least the last five years.

Amendment 1107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 b (new)

Pursuant to Article 18, mitigation plans must include at least the following information: (i) the schedule of addressing each inactive well and temporarily plugged well, including the actions to be performed; (ii) name and address of the operator, owner or licensee of the inactive well or temporarily plugged well, where applicable; (iii) projected end date of all remediation, reclamation or plugging of inactive wells and temporarily plugged wells.

Amendment 1108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 3

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point v – point 3

3) outline of the experimental method employed to determine methane emissions due to mining activities, ~~including the choice of methodology to account for methane emissions from surrounding strata~~

Amendment 1109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – point iii

(iii) cause of the venting and/or flaring event; justification for using venting instead of flaring, if applicable;

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) Obligations on LDAR surveys should reflect a number of good practices. LDAR surveys should be primarily aimed at finding and ~~fixing leaks, rather than quantifying them, and those ar~~eliminating as quickly as possible leaks ~~with a higher risk of leaks should be checked more fre~~by repair or replacement of the leaking component, rather than queantlyifying them; the frequency of surveys should be guided not only by the need to repair or replace components from which methane is escaping above the methane emission threshold but also by operational considerations, taking into account risks to safety. Thus, where a higher risk to safety or higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities should be allowed to recommend a higher frequency of surveys for the relevant components, or recommend replacing components with a technology that is more leak tight, with a minimum requirement of monthly inspection for all sites; all leaks irrespective of size should be re~~corded and monito~~paired, as small leaks can develop into larger ones; leak repairs should be followed by confirmation that they have been effective; in order to allow for future, more advanced components or methane emissions detecting technologies to be used, the ~~size of methane loss at or above wh~~minimum requirements for the deviche a ~~repair is warranted should be specified, while allowing operators the choice of detection device~~nd methodology used for leak detection should be specified, based on their proven efficacy. Where appropriate, continuous monitoring may be used in the context of this Regulation.

Amendment 1110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – point iv

(iv) tonnage of methane vented and flared ~~(or an estimate if quantification is not possible)~~.

Amendment 1111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Pursuant to Article 24 and 25, for each site, the inventory of closed and abandoned coal mines must include at least the following information, where available:

Amendment 1112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Pursuant to Article 24 and 25, for each site, the inventory of closed and abandoned coal mines must include at least the following information, where available:

Amendment 1113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point iv

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – paragraph 1 – point iv

~~(iv) schemes of mine workings and their status~~deleted

Amendment 1114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – introductory part

(v) results of ~~methane concentration measurement~~source level direct measurement or quantification at the following elements:

Amendment 1115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – introductory part

(v) results of ~~methane concentration measurement~~source level direct measurement or quantification at the following elements:

Amendment 1116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – introductory part

(v) results of ~~methane concentration~~source level direct measurement at the following ~~element~~point emission sources:

Amendment 1117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 1

~~1) all ventilation shafts utilised by the mine when operating, accompanied by: — shaft coordinates — shaft name (if any) — sealing status and sealing method, if known~~deleted

Amendment 1118 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 2

~~2) unused vent pipes~~deleted

Amendment 1119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 2

2) unused vent pipes , if not part of safety infrastructure.

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Venting consists of the release of uncombusted methane into the atmosphere either intentionally from processes or activities or devices designed to do it, or unintentionally in the case of a malfunction. In light of its potent GHG emission effect, venting should be banned except in the case of emergencies, malfunction or during certain specific events where some venting is unavoidable. Venting by design at production sites is happening continuously and equipment that can be replaced by non-venting equipment should be replaced as a matter of urgency;

Amendment 1120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 3

~~3) unused gas drainage wells~~deleted

Amendment 1121 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 4

~~4) outcrops;~~deleted

Amendment 1122 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 4

~~4) outcrops;~~deleted

Amendment 1123 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 5

~~5) identifiable strata fractures at the mine’s territory or linked to its former coal deposit;~~deleted

Amendment 1124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 5

~~5) identifiable strata fractures at the mine’s territory or linked to its former coal deposit;~~deleted

Amendment 1125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – point 6

~~6) other recorded potential point emission sources.~~deleted

Amendment 1126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point ii

(ii) measurements must be performed using ~~an apparatus with a sensitivity threshold of at least 10.000 ppm, at the closest available distance to the measured emission source.~~equipment allowing for estimating yearly emissions at least of 0,5 tonnes of methane;

Amendment 1127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point ii

Amendment 1128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point ii

(ii) measurements must be performed using an ~~apparatus with a sensitivity threshold of at least 10.000 ppm, at the closest available distance to the measured emission source~~equipment resulting in a methane emissions measurement accuracy of at least 0,5 tonnes per year.

Amendment 1129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point iii

~~(iii) measurements must be accompanied by an information on: 1) date of the measurement 2) atmospheric pressure 3) technical details of the equipment used for the measurement~~deleted

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Venting consists of the release of uncombusted methane into the atmosphere ~~either~~ intentionally from processes or activities or devices designed to do it~~, or unintentionally in the case of a malfunction~~. In light of its potent GHG emission effect, venting should be banned except in the case of emergencies~~, malfunction~~ or during certain specific events where some venting is unavoidable. To ensure that operators do not use equipment designed to vent, technology standards should be adopted, by mandating the use of lower-emitting alternatives.

Amendment 1130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point iii – introductory part

(iii) methane emissions from all ~~element~~point emission sources outlined in ~~Article 25(3)~~Part 1 including:

Amendment 1131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point iii – point 1

1) type of ~~element~~point emission source

Amendment 1132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point iii – point 5

5) estimates of methane emissions from the ~~element~~point emission source.

Amendment 1133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 4 – paragraph 1 – point i

(i) list of all ~~elements covered in Article 25(3)~~point emission sources outlined in Part 1;

Amendment 1134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 4 – paragraph 1 – point ii

(ii) technical feasibility of mitigation of methane emissions from e~~lements outlined in Article 25(3);~~ach point emission source

Amendment 1135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 4 – paragraph 1 – point iii

(iii) timeline of mitigation of methane emissions from e~~lements outlined in Article 25(3).~~ach point emission sources outlined in Part 1;

Amendment 1136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII

~~[...]~~deleted

Amendment 1137 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point i

(i) where exporters or producers can be clearly identified, the name and address of exporter and, if different from exporter, name and address of producer;

Amendment 1138 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point i

(i) where exporters or producers can be clearly identified, the name and address of exporter and, if different from exporter, name and address of producer;

Amendment 1139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point i

(i) Where exporters or producers can be clearly identified, the name and address of exporter and, if different from exporter, name and address of producer;

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) Flaring is the controlled combustion of methane for the purpose of disposal in a device designed for said combustion. When carried out during the normal production of oil or fossil gas and as a result of insufficient facilities or amenable geology to re-inject methane, utilise it on-site, or dispatch it to a market, it is considered routine flaring. Routine flaring should be banned. Flaring should only be permissible when it is the only alternative to venting and where venting is not prohibited, consequently, when no other choice is available, flaring should always be preferred to venting. However, according to the IEA1a, globally, 143 bcm of fossil gas was flared in 2021 – roughly equivalent to the total volume of natural gas imported into Germany, France and the Netherlands. This resulted in the direct release of 270 Mt of CO2 and nearly 8 Mt of methane (240 Mt CO2-eq). Venting is even more harmful to the environment than flaring as the released gas typically contains high-levels of methane, whereas flaring oxidises most methane into carbon dioxide. Reducing flaring and bringing this gas to market could offer relief to very tight gas markets and, in many cases, could do so faster than exploring new wells. _________________ 1a https://www.iea.org/reports/flaring- emissions - September 2022

Amendment 1140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point ii

(ii) country and regions corresponding to the Union nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) level 1 where the energy was produced and, only for imports by pipelines, countries and regions corresponding to the Union nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) level 1 through which the energy was transported until it was placed on the Union market;

Amendment 1141 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point ii

(ii) country and regions corresponding to the Union nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) level 1 where the energy was produced and, only for imports by pipelines, countries and corresponding to the Union nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) level 1 through which the energy was transported until it was placed on the Union market;

Amendment 1142 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point iii

(iii) as regards oil and fossil gas, and if the importer has access to this information, whether the exporter is undertaking measurement and reporting of its methane emissions, either independently or as part of commitments to report national GHG inventories in line with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) requirements, and whether it is in compliance with UNFCCC reporting requirements or in compliance with Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 standards. This must be accompanied by a copy of the latest report on methane emissions, including, where available, the information referred to in Article 12(6), where provided in such report. The method of quantification (such as UNFCCC tiers or OGMP levels) employed in the report~~ing must~~ should be specified for each type of emissions;

Amendment 1143 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point iii

(iii) as regards oil and fossil gas, and if the importer has access to this information, whether the exporter is undertaking measurement and reporting of its methane emissions, either independently or as part of commitments to report national GHG inventories in line with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) requirements, and whether it is in compliance with UNFCCC reporting requirements or in compliance with Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 standards. This must be accompanied by a copy of the latest report on methane emissions, ~~including,~~ where available, including the information referred to in Article 12(6), where provided in such report. The method of quantification (such as UNFCCC tiers or OGMP levels) employed in the report~~ing must~~ should be specified for each type of emissions;

Amendment 1144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point iii

(iii) as regards oil and fossil gas, whether the exporter is undertaking measurement and reporting of its methane emissions, either independently or as part of commitments to report national GHG inventories in line with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) requirements, and whether it is in compliance with UNFCCC reporting requirements or in compliance with Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 standards. This must be accompanied by a copy of the latest report on methane emissions, including, where available, the information referred to in Article 12(6), where provided in such report. The method of quantification (such as UNFCCC tiers or OGMP levels) employed in the report~~ing must~~ should be specified for each type of emissions;

Amendment 1145 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point iv

(iv) as regards oil and gas, and if the importer has access to this information, whether the exporter applies regulatory or voluntary measures to control its methane emissions, including measures such as leak detection and repair surveys or measures to control and restrict venting and flaring of methane. This must be accompanied by a description of such measures, including, where available, relevant reports from leak detection and repair surveys and from venting and flaring events with respect to the last available ~~calendar~~ year;

Amendment 1146 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point iv

Amendment 1147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point iv

(iv) as regards oil and gas, whether the exporter applies regulatory or voluntary measures to control its methane emissions, including measures such as leak detection and repair surveys or measures to control and restrict venting and flaring of methane. This must be accompanied by a description of such measures, including, where available, relevant reports from leak detection and repair surveys and from venting and flaring events with respect to the last available ~~calendar~~ year;

Amendment 1148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point vii a (new)

(vii a) a reference to its own methane reduction action plan according to Article 15 of [corporate sustainability due diligence]

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

(37) Using flaring as an alternative to venting requires that flaring devices are efficient at combusting methane. For that reason, a combustion efficiency requirement should also be included for the cases in which flaring is admissible. Operators should therefore install all flare stacks with combustion devices with an auto-igniter or continuous pilot and a complete destruction removal efficiency for hydrocarbons. Use of pilot burners, which give more reliable ignition as they are not affected by wind, should also be required.

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)

(37 a) To ensure that operators do not use equipment designed to vent, technology standards should be adopted, by mandating the use of lower-emitting alternatives.

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) Re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market should always be preferable to flaring - and therefore venting - of methane. Operators that vent should provide proof to the competent authorities that neither re- injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market nor flaring were possible and operators that flare should provide proof to the competent authorities that re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market was not possible, including where this operation would be unprofitabale and therefore would undermine economic viability of the operator.

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) Re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market should always be preferable to flaring - and therefore venting - of methane. Operators that vent should provide proof to the competent authorities that neither re- injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market nor flaring were possible and operators that flare should provide proof to the competent authorities that re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market was not possible, including where this operation would be unprofitable and therefore would undermine economic viability of the operator.

Amendment 119 #

(39) Operators should notify major venting and flaring events without delay to the competent authorities and submit more comprehensive reports on all venting and flaring events. They should also ensure that equipment and devices comply with the standards laid down in Union law.Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) Operators should notify major venting and flaring events ~~without delay~~ to the competent authorities and submit more comprehensive reports on all venting and flaring events. They should also ensure that equipment and devices comply with the standards laid down in Union law.

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)

(39 a) Super-emitting events can occur throughout the oil and fossil gas supply chain and can be either chronic, episodic or due to a malfunction. They have been observed in the world at many different scales and from different sites and can account for major methane emissions. To avoid the persistence of these events, operators should submit plans to the competent authorities to address them.

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) Methane emissions from inactive oil and gas wells pose severe public health, safety and environmental risks in terms of air and groundwater pollution. Therefore, monitoring and reporting obligations should still apply and those wells and well sites should be reclaimed and remediated. In such cases, Member States should have a predominant role, in particular to establish an inventories and mitigation plans.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) Methane emissions from inactive oil and gas wells pose public health, safety and environmental risks. Therefore, monitoring and reporting obligations should still apply and those wells and well sites should be reclaimed and remediated. In such cases, Member States should have a predominant role, in particular to establish an inventories and mitigation plans within clear deadlines set by the Commission.

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) Methane emissions are primarily linked to underground mining activities, both in active and abandoned mines24 . In active underground mines, methane concentration in the air is continuously controlled, as it constitutes a health and safety hazard. ~~In the case of underground coal~~Ventilation systems represent one of two maines, the vast majority of the methane emissions occur through ventilation and drainage or degasification systems, which represent the two main ways of lowering methane concentrations in a mine’s airways ways of lowering methane concentrations in a mine’s airways to ensure safety and health of miners. Ventilation air methane (VAM) can be mitigated with or without energy recovery, though the solutions remain comparably expensive, principally because the concentrations of methane emanating from ventilation systems are very low. _________________ 24 (2020) N. Kholod et al Global methane emissions from coal mining to continue growing even with declining coal production, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 256, 120489

Amendment 125 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44

(44) Once production is halted and a mine is closed or abandoned, it continues to release methane, referred to as abandoned mine methane (AMM). These emissions typically occur at well-defined point sources, such as ventilation shafts or pressure-relief vents. With increased climate ambition and shifting energy production to less carbon-intensive energy sources, AMM emissions are likely to increase in the Union. It is estimated that even 10 years after mining is ceased, methane from non-flooded mines continues to be emitted at levels attaining approximately 40% of emissions recorded at the time of closure25 . Moreover, treatment of AMM remains fragmented due to different ownership and exploitation rights across the EU. Member States should thus establish inventories of closed and abandoned coal assets and, either them or the identified responsible party, should be required to install devices for measurement of methane emissions. Best practice examples should be identified and integrated in possible guidelines for the treating of AAM. _________________ 25 (2020) N. Kholod et al Global methane emissions from coal mining to continue growing even with declining coal production, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 256, 120489

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48

(48) Underground mines are either thermal or coking coal mines. Thermal coal is used primarily as an energy source and coking coal is used as a fuel and as a reactant in the process of steelmaking. Both coking coal and thermal coal mines should be subject to measuring, reporting and verification of methane emissions and methane mitigation measures.

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) For operating underground coal mines, mitigation of methane emissions should be implemented through a closure plan or a phase out of venting and flaring unless it risks endangering environmental safety or safety of operations or personnel. For closed or abandoned underground coal mines, while flooding the mine can prevent methane emissions, this is not systematically done and has environmental risks. Venting and flaring in these mines should also be phased out. As geological constraints and environmental considerations prevent a one-size-fits-all approach to mitigate methane emissions from abandoned underground coal mines31 , Member States should establish their own mitigation plan, taking into consideration those constraints and the technical feasibility of AMM mitigation. Member States should be free to provide incentives to operators that mitigate methane emissions by capturing methane and using it to produce saleable heat and power. _________________ 31 Best Practice Guidance for Effective Methane Recovery and Use from Abandoned Mines (UNECE, 2019)

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) The Union is dependent on imports for 70% of its hard coal consumption, 97% of its oil consumption, and 90% of its fossil gas consumption. The~~re is no precise knowledge on the magnitude, origin or nature of methane emissions linked to fossil energy consumed in the Union but occurring in third countries.~~ IEA estimates that in 2020, methane emissions associated with imported oil and gas to the EU represented around 9,000 kilotonnes of methane1a. This compares to 1,033 kilotonnes of methane emissions from oil and gas estimated to have occurred in 2019 in the EU1b. While the share of total global man-made methane emissions emitted in Europe is estimated to be around 6%1c, the consumption of, and import dependency on, fossil fuels produced outside the EU hence adds significant levels of methane emissions that are incurred because of consumption within the EU. In particular, gas extracted through hydraulic fracturing (fracking) techniques or products derived therefrom, including Fracked Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) products, release large amounts of methane into the atmosphere. _________________ 1a Curtailing methane emissions from fossil fuel operations (2021), IEA: https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/58 5b901a-e7d2-4bca-b477- e1baa14dde5c/CurtailingMethaneEmissio nsfromFossilFuelOperations.pdf in Commission SWD: https://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do? uri=SWD:2021:0459:FIN:EN:PDF 1b EU 2021 GHG inventory (2019 data) in Commission SWD: https://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do? uri=SWD:2021:0459:FIN:EN:PDF 1c Van Dingenen, R., Crippa, M., Janssens-Maenhout, G., Guizzardi, D. and Dentener, F., Global trends of methane emissions and their impacts on ozone concentrations, EUR 29394 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2018, ISBN 978-92- 79-96550-0, doi:10.2760/820175, JRC113210 in Commission SWD: https://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do? uri=SWD:2021:0459:FIN:EN:PDF

Amendment 129 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) The Union is dependent on imports for 70% of its hard coal consumption, 97% of its oil consumption, and 90% of its fossil gas consumption, therefore most methane emissions associated with EU´s consumption of fossil fuels occur outside the EU. There is no precise knowledge on the magnitude, origin or nature of methane emissions linked to fossil energy consumed in the Union but occurring in third countries. The Methane Regulation therefore provides for set up of robust independent methodology to assess the compliance or regulatory equivalence of imports with EU requirements in the future.

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) The Union is dependent on imports for 70% of its hard coal consumption, 97% of its oil consumption, and 90% of its fossil gas consumption. There is no precise knowledge on the magnitude, origin or nature of methane emissions linked to fossil energy consumed in the Union but occurring in third countries; however, it is clear that the Union also contributes significantly to global methane emissions in this way.

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) The Union is dependent on imports for 70% of its hard coal consumption, 97% of its oil consumption, and 90% of its fossil gas consumption~~. There is no precise knowledge on the magnitude, origin or nature of methane emissions linked to fossil energy consumed in the Union but occurring in third countries.~~ , which contributes around 9000 kilotonnes of methane emissions each year1a _________________ 1a European Commission (2021). Impact Assessment Report Accompanying the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Methane Emissions Reduction in the Energy Sector. Page 6

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) Global warming effects caused by methane emissions are cross-border. Although some fossil energy producing countries are beginning to act domestically to reduce methane emissions from their energy sectors, many exporters are not subject to any regulations in their respective domestic markets. Such operators need clear incentives to act on their methane emission, hence ~~transparent information on methane emiss~~methane emissions monitoring and mitigations should be ~~made available~~conditional to keep or receive access to the EU markets.

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) Global warming effects caused by methane emissions are cross-border. Although some fossil energy producing countries are beginning to act domestically to reduce methane emissions from their energy sectors, many exporters are not subject to any regulations in their respective domestic markets. Such operators need clear incentives to act on their methane emission, hence t~~ransparent information on methane emissions should be made available to the markets~~he need for the Regulation to cover the whole supply chain.

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54

(54) As announced in the Communication on the EU Methane Strategy34 , the Union is committed to working in cooperation with its energy partners and other key fossil energy importing countries to tackle methane emissions globally and at European, national, regional and local level. Energy diplomacy on methane emissions has already yielded important outcomes. In September 2021, the Union and the United States announced the Global Methane Pledge, which represents a political commitment to reduce global methane emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2020 levels), launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in November 2021 in Glasgow. Over one hundred countries have committed their support, representing nearly half of global anthropogenic methane emissions. The Global Methane Pledge includes a commitment to move towards using best available inventory methodologies to quantify methane emissions, with a particular focus on high emission sources. The European Commission should establish by 31 December 2025 a European Methane Reduction Roadmap including an impact assessment in order to reduce methane emissions by30 % by 2030 at EU and Member States level and to achieve methane neutrality by2050 at the latest for the EU energy, agriculture, waste and waste water sectorin line with the European Climate Law _________________ 34 COM(2020) 663 final

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54

(54) As announced in the Communication on the EU Methane Strategy34 , the Union is committed to working in cooperation with its energy partners and other key fossil energy importing countries to tackle methane emissions globally. Energy diplomacy on methane emissions has already yielded important outcomes. In September 2021, the Union and the United States announced the Global Methane Pledge, which represents a political commitment to take voluntary action to contribute to a collective effort to reduce global methane emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2020 levels), launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in November 2021 in Glasgow. Over one hundred countries have committed their support, representing nearly half of global anthropogenic methane emissions. The Global Methane Pledge includes a commitment to move towards using best available inventory methodologies to quantify methane emissions~~, with a particular focus on high emission sources~~. _________________ 34 COM(2020) 663 final

Amendment 136 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57

(57) In parallel to continuing its successful diplomatic work to achieve such global commitments, the Union is further encouraging significant methane emissions abatement globally, and in particular in the countries supplying fossil energy to the Union. As 75 to 90% of the methane emissions associated with the EU energy consumption are emitted outside of the EU borders, European Commission should make allfossil fuel imports into the Union conditional on their compliance with EU regulations on MRV and LDAR and the rules on venting and flaring, applicable to the entire fossil fuels supply chain, up to and including production. This should be taken into account when developing and discussing new energy import contracts.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57

(57) In parallel to continuing its ~~successful~~ diplomatic work to achieve ~~such~~ global commitments for significant methane reductions, the Union ishould further encourag~~ing~~e significant methane emissions abatement globally, and in particular in the countries supplying fossil energy to the Union, by regulating imports.

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)

(57 a) The Union should examine the impact of its sanctions regime and in particular measures taken that impact energy sectors of certain countries and examine whether these restrict abatement actions, obstruct MRV and LDAR, or have other wider environmental impacts.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58

Amendment 141 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58

(58) Therefore, importers of fossil energy to the Union should be required to provide Member States with information on measures related to measurement, reporting and mitigation of methane emissions undertaken by exporters, in particular the application of regulatory orand voluntary measures to control their methane emissions, including measures such as leak detection and repair surveys or measures to control and restrict venting and flaring of methane. ~~The~~In addition, methane emissions should already be reduced at the upstream and midstream level, outside the EU. Less methane emissions imply less financial loss for the operator through the loss of their product. Operators have a crucial role in reducing methane emissions and should be encouraged to implement technical solutions for the overall methane reduction. When setting up measure aimed at reducing methane emissions outside of the EU the Commission should examine possible effects on the security of supply in line with relevant legislative provisions, such as Regulation (EU)2017/1938 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2017concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply and repealing Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 (Text with EEA relevance). levels of measurement and reporting set out in the information requirements applied to importers correspond to the ones to be required from Union operators in this Regulation, as outlined in Recitals 24 to 26 and 46. The information on measures to control methane emissions is not more burdensome than that required from Union operators.

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58

Amendment 143 #

(58) Therefore, importers of fossil energy to the Union should be required to provide Member States with information on measures related to measurement, reporting and mitigation of methane emissions undertaken by exporters, in particular the application of regulatory or voluntary measures to control their methane emissions, including measures such as leak detection and repair surveys or measures to control and restrict venting and flaring of methane. The levels of measurement and reporting set out in the information requirementsthe requirements set out in this Regulation should apply to the whole energy supply chain, up to the point of production, imports included. Importers of fossil energy to the Union should be required to provide Member States with information on the implementation of the requirements on monitoring, reporting and verification, leak detection and repair and limits to venting and flaring set out in this Regulation. The levels of measurement and reporting, leak detection and repair and limits to venting and flaring applied to importers correspond to the ones to be required from Union operators in this Regulation, as outlined in Recitals 24 to 26 ~~and 46. The information on~~, Recitals 33 to 37 and 46. The measures to cmon~~trol~~itor and mitigate methane emissions isare not more burdensome than that required from Union operators.

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58 a (new)

(58 a) Importers that demonstrate the implementation of measures throughout the supply chain deemed comparable in effectiveness to the requirements set out in this Regulation, or that provide guarantees of origin and transport in countries deemed to have regulatory equivalence, shall be eligible for derogation, as assessed and granted by the Commission with a view to ensuring trade law compatibility of such derogation.

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59

(59) Member States should communicate that information to the Commission. On the basis of that information, the Union should set up and manage a transparency database for fossil energy imports into the Union, detailing whether the exporting companies have signed up to the OGMP for oil and gas companies and to the extent that it is set up, an equivalent, internationally or Union recognised standard for coal companies. Such information should demonstrate the degree of commitment of companies in exporting countries to measure, report and have verified their methane emissions according to tier 3 methods of UNFCCC reporting. Such a transparency database would serve as a source of information for the purchasing decisions of importers of fossil energy to the Union as well as for other stakeholders and the public. The transparency database should also reflect the ~~effort~~measures undertaken by companies in the Union and companies exporting fossil energy to the Union to measure and report as well as reduce their methane emissions. It should also include information on the measurement, reporting and mitigation regulatory actions by countries where fossil energy is produced.

Amendment 146 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61

(61) In combination, the measures referred to in Recitals 58 to 60 should enhance transparency for buyers, ~~enabling them to make informed sourcing decisions and improve the possibility of wider uptake of meth~~and facilitate the examination of full compliance mwit~~igation solutions across the globe~~h EU regulation for imports. In addition, they should further incentivise international companies to sign up to international methane measurement and reporting standards such as OGMP or to adopt effective measurement, reporting and mitigation measures. ~~These measures are designed as the basis for a stepwise approach to increase the level of stringency of the measures applicable to imports.~~ The Commission should ~~thus~~ be empowered to amend or add to the reporting requirements of importers. Furthermore, the Commission should evaluate the implementation of those measures and, if it deems appropriate, submit proposals for review to impose more stringent measures on importers ~~and to ensure a comparable level of effectiveness of measures applicable in third countries to monitor, report, verify and mitigate methane emissions~~. The evaluation should take into account the work undertaken by the IMEO, including the Methane Supply Index, the transparency database and the global methane emitter monitoring tool. Should the Commission find it appropriate to increase the level of stringency of the measures applicable to imports, it is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work including consulting relevant third countries.

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61

(61) In combination, the measures referred to in Recitals 58 to 60 should enhance transparency for buyers, enabling them to make informed sourcing decisions and improve the possibility of wider uptake of methane mitigation solutions across the globe. In addition, they should further incentivise international companies to sign up to international methane measurement and reporting standards such as OGMP or to adopt effective measurement, reporting and mitigation measures. These measures are designed as the basis for a stepwise approach to increase the level of stringency of the measures applicable to imports. The Commission should thus be empowered to amend or add to the reporting requirements of importers. Furthermore, the Commission should ~~evaluate the implementation of those measures and, if it deems appropriate, submit proposals for review~~by 36 months submit proposals of implementing acts to impose more stringent measures on importers ~~and~~ to ensure a comparable level of effectiveness of measures applicable in third countries to monitor, report, verify and mitigate methane emissions. The evaluation should take into account the work undertaken by the IMEO, including the Methane Supply Index, the transparency database and the global methane emitter monitoring tool. Should the Commission find it appropriate to increase the level of stringency of the measures applicable to imports, it is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work including consulting relevant third countries.

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65

(65) In order to define the elements of the phase out of venting and flaring in coking coal mines, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by setting out restrictions on venting methane from ventilation shafts for coking coal mines. In addition, in order to allow for further information to be required from importers, as proved necessary, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by amending or adding to the information to be provided by importers. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67

(67) OFollowing the necessary consultations, operators and competent authorities should be given a reasonable period in order to take the necessary preparatory actions to meet the requirements of this Regulation.

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. ~~This Regulation lays down rules for the accurate measurement, reporting and verification of~~In pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in point (a) of Article 2(1) of the Paris Agreement, this Regulation: (a) sets out a binding target of a 80% methane emissions inreduction from the energy sector in the Union, as well as the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring. This Regulation also lays down rules on tools ensuring transparency of methane emissions from imports of fossil energy into the Union by 2030 compared to 2020 levels, (b) requires Member States to ensure the phase out of its fossil gas consumption by 2035 at the latest, in line with the energy efficiency first principle, the transition towards an energy efficient and fully renewables based economy and the Union net-zero greenhouse gas emissions objective, and (c) lays down rules for the accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the energy sector in the Union, as well as the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys, repair obligations and restrictions on venting and flaring.

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down rules for the accurate measurement, quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the energy sector in the Union, as well as the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring. This Regulation also lays down rules on tools ensuring transparency of methane emissions from imports of fossil energy into the Union.

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down rules for the accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the energy sector in the Union, as well as the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring. ~~This Regulation also lays down rules on tools ensuring transparency of methane emissions from imports of fossil energy into the Union.~~

Amendment 153 #

Claudia GAMON, Morten PETERSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Irena JOVEVA

1. This Regulation lays down rules for the accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the energy sector for all the fossil energy consumed in the Union, as well as the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring. This Regulation also lays down rules on tools ensuring reductions and transparency of methane emissions from imports of fossil energy into the Union.

Amendment 154 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

Amendment 155 #

Günther SIDL, Maria ARENA, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Jens GEIER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down rules for the accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the energy and petrochemical sectors in the Union, as well as the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring. This Regulation also lays down rules on tools ensuring transparency of methane emissions from imports of fossil energy into the Union.

Amendment 158 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down rules for the accurate measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the energy sector in the Union, as well as the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring. This Regulation also lays down rules on tools ensuring transparency of methane emissions from imports of fossil energy into the Union.

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. This Regulation applies to methane emissions direct to the atmosphere from:

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquiefied gas (LNG) tankers and terminals operating with fossil and/or renewable (bio-or synthetic) methane;

Amendment 161 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquified gas (LNG) ships and terminals operating with fossil and/or renewable (bio-or synthetic) methane;

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) gas transmission, distribution networks, underground storage facilities and liquid gas (LNG) terminals operating with fossil and/or renewable (bio-or synthetic) methane;

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquid gas (LNG) terminals operating with fossil and/or renewable (bio-or synthetic) methane, heavy industrial end users;

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquid gas (LNG) terminals and ships, operating with fossil and/or renewable (bio-or synthetic) methane;

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2

~~(c) operating underground and surface coalmines, closed and abandoned underground coal mines.~~deleted

Amendment 166 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(c a) petrochemicals.

Amendment 167 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(c a) production of petrochemicals , steel and cement;

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(c a) imported oil, gas and coal.

Amendment 169 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(c a) petrochemicals.

Amendment 170 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(c a) petrochemicals

Amendment 171 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)

(c b) energy from waste production insofar methane emissions are involved;

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. This Regulation applies to methane emissions occurring outside the Union in what relates to importer information requirements, to the methane transparency database and to the methane emitters monitoring tool.deleted

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. This Regulation applies equally to methane emissions occurring ~~outside the Union in what relates to importer information requirements, to the methane transparency database and to the methane emitters monitoring tool~~along the supply chain outside the Union.

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. This Regulation applies to methane emissions occurring outside the Union in what relates to ~~importer information requirements, to the methane transparency database and to the methane emitters monitoring tool~~monitoring, reporting and verification, leak detection and repair and limits to venting and flaring.

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. This Regulation applies to methane emissions occurring outside the Union across the value chain and up to the point of production in line with the [corporate sustainability due diligence] in what relates to importer information requirements, to the methane transparency database and to the methane emitters monitoring tool.

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. 4 new This Regulation shall aim as part of the Global Methane Pledge, which represents a political commitment to reduce global methane emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2020 levels), to reduce methane emissions. Therefore, the European Commission shall provide by 31 December 2025a European Methane Reduction Roadmap including an impact assessment in order to reduce methane emissions by a binding target of 30% by 2030 as well at EU and Member States level and to achieve methane neutrality by 2050 at the latest for the EU energy, agriculture, waste and waste water sector in line with the European Climate Law.

Amendment 177 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)

Article 1 a Union binding methane emission reduction target 1. Member States shall collectively ensure that methane emissions from the energy sector in the Union are reduced by 80% by 2030 compared to the 2020 levels. 2. Each Member State shall set national targets to meet the binding overall Union target set in paragraph 1 of this Article as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Articles 3 to 5 and 9 to 14 of Regulation (EU)2018/1999. If, on the basis of the assessment of the first update of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, the Commission concludes that the national contributions of the Member States are insufficient for the collective achievement of the binding overall Union target, it shall propose measures and exercise its powers at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of the target referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)

Article 3 a Emissions Reduction Target This Regulation sets out a binding Union target of a 75% methane emissions reduction from the energy sector by 2030 compared to 2020 levels in furtherance of the long-term temperature goal set out in Article 2(1), point (a) of the Paris Agreement and the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119.

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 b (new)

Article 1 b Fossil gas phase-out plans 1. By 1 January 2025, each Member State shall prepare and submit to the Commission a comprehensive strategy, including plans with timelines and intermediate targets, to reach the objective of a phase-out of fossil gas by 2035 as part of their update as part of their update long-term strategies referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. 2. The strategy referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain at least: (a) plans, policies and measures to eliminate fossil gas demand, tailored to each consumption sector, (b) plans, policies and measures to accelerate the deployment of safe and sustainable alternatives to fossil gas; (c) plans, policies and measures to reduce supply of gas, including the cessation of existing and new exploration, production and renewal of permits to operators for the extraction of gas, including hydraulic- fracturing techniques, and the elimination of investments in gas infrastructure. 3. The strategy referred to in this Article shall be develop in accordance with the objective referred to in Article 1 and in particular Article 1 (b). 4. The Commission shall support Member States in the preparation of their plans and shall ensure their availability to the public.

Amendment 180 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 c (new)

Article 1 c Placing on the market The placing on the market of gas extracted through hydraulic fracturing (fracking) techniques or products derived therefrom, including Fracked Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) products, shall be prohibited by 1 January 2025.

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) ‘methane emissions’ means all direct emissions occurring from all components that are potential sources of methane emissions, whether as a result of ~~intentional or unintentional~~ venting, incomplete combustion in flares or from other components and ~~unintentional~~ leaks;

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Amendment 183 #

(1 a) ‘leak’ means any unintentional methane emission from a component;

Amendment 184 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)

(9 b) ‘site’ means the geographical location of the facility;

Amendment 185 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)

(18 a) ‘leak’ means the unintended release of methane from a piece of equipment that is not designed to emit methane or that is abnormal, including release caused by malfunction of a component;

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)

(41 a) ‘leak’ means the release of gas from a compoment thatis abnormal or out of the limits of its design.

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)

(1 b) ‘component’ means a piece of equipment that has the potential to emit fugitive emissions of methane including but not limited to valves, connectors and flanges, open-ended lines, pressure release valves, their hatches, walls of vessels or pipes;

Amendment 188 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9 a) ’component’ means any single technical equipment or device of an asset at a site/facility;

Amendment 189 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 b (new)

(18 b) ‘component’ means a piece of equipment that has the potential to emit emissions of methane or VOC;

Amendment 190 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 b (new)

(41 b) ‘component’ means a piece of equipment that has the potential to emit fugitive emissions of methane or volatile organic compounds (VOC)including but not limited to a valve, fitting, flange, threaded-connection, process drain, stuffing box, pressure-vacuum, valve, pipe, seal fluid system, diaphragm, hatch, sight-glass, meter, open-ended line, continuous bleed and intermittent-vent fossil gas powered pneumatic device, fossil gas powered pneumatic pump, centrifugal compressor wet seal, or reciprocating compressor rod packing or seal, combustion devices and vapor recovery systems.

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5 a) 'site' means the geographical location of the facility;

Amendment 192 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)

(5 b) 'facility' means a collection of components within an area/space restricted by physical boundaries of an operating unit with some relation to one another as a subdivision of an asset;

Amendment 193 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 b (new)

(41 b) ‘Site’ means an area restricted by physical or non-physical (functional) boundaries, containing oil, gas, and/or coal installations and equipment has or had specific operational functions such as pressure regulation/measurement station, compressor station etc.

Amendment 194 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 c (new)

(9 c) ‘facility’ means one or more installations on the same site that are operated by the same natural or legal person;

Amendment 195 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7

(7) ‘verifier’ means a legal person different from the competent authorities appointed in accordance with Article 4 of this Regulation which carries out verification activities and which is accredited by a national accreditation body pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 or a natural person otherwise authorised, without prejudice to Article 5(2) of that Regulation, at the time a verification statement is issuedwhich carries out verification activities and at least is registered by the relevant authority to comply according to Article 8 and 9;

Amendment 196 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Franc BOGOVIČ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7

(7) ‘verifier’ means a legal person ~~different from the competent authorities appointed in accordance with Article 4 of this Regulation~~ which carries out verification activities and which is accredited by a national accreditation body pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 or a natural person otherwise authorised, without prejudice to Article 5(2) of that Regulation, at the time a verification statement is issued;

Amendment 197 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7

(7) ‘verifier’ means a legal person ~~different from the competent authorities~~ appointed in accordance with Article 4 of this Regulation which carries out verification activities and which is accredited by a national accreditation body pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 or a natural person otherwise authorised, without prejudice to Article 5(2) of that Regulation, at the time a verification statement is issued;

Amendment 199 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘source’ means a ~~component or a geological structure that releases methane into the atmosphere whether intentionally or unintentionally, intermittent~~structural element or a set of structural elements of the same design or a geological structure that intentionally or accidentally, periodically or per~~sistently~~manently releases methane into the atmosphere;

Amendment 200 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘source’ means a component within a process or a geological structure that releases methane into the atmosphere whether intentionally or unintentionally, intermittently or persistently;

Amendment 201 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)

(8 a) 'low-risk sources' means component with marginal methane emissions that may be considered insignificant and excluded from reporting and the LDAR obligation.Such components can be considered: 1) Elements of an installation for which the taking of a leakage measurement requires the disassembly of the equipment, a component of the installation or the interruption of the ongoing process, in particular: a) Equipment built under heat/cold insulation; b) Equipment built inside cold boxes, c) Valves, safety valves connected to common discharge manifolds. 2) Plant components installed at height, without service platforms for measurement, 3) Equipment in installations containing substances with a vapour pressure not exceeding 0.3 kPa at 20°C + 20%, 4) Components installed in a system with an operating overpressure of not more than 0,5 bar.

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)

(8 a) ‘low-risk source’ means component with marginal methane emissions, such as: 1. elements of an installation for which the taking of a leakage measurement requires the disassembly of the equipment, a component of the installation or the interruption of the ongoing process, in particular:a) equipment builtunder heat/cold insulation, b) equipment built inside cold boxes, c) valves, safety valves connected to common discharge manifolds; 2. plant components installed at height, without service platforms for measurement; 3. equipment in installations containing substances with a vapour pressure not exceeding 0.3 kPa at 20°C+20%; 4. components installed in system with an operating overpressure of not more than 0.5 bar.

Amendment 203 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)

(8 a) ‘de minimis source’ means negligible (very minor) methane emissions which are out of scope of reporting;

Amendment 204 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)

(8 a) ‘de minimis source’ means negligible sources defined in OGMP2.0 general TGD, which are out of scope of reporting.

Amendment 205 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 b (new)

(8 b) ‘material emissions’ (according to OGMP2.0 for reporting at level 4) means: - Prioritise more complete coverage of Level 4 measurements at assets that account for a larger share of operator- level emissions. - For a given asset, rank all sources of emissions based on best available data(minimum L3). - PerformL4 on sources that account for a minimum of 70% of the methane emissions from each asset with a justification as to why >90% is not reached. The percentages described above are applied to selected base year and this base year can be reassessed if there are significant changes in operations/methodology (e.g., 20% change of emissions within 3 years)

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘asset’ means a business or operating unit, which can be composed of several facilities or sites, ~~including assets~~ under the operational control of the operator ~~(operated assets) and assets which are not under the operational control of the operator (non-operated assets)~~;

Amendment 207 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10

(10) ‘emission factor’ means a coefficient that quantifies the average emission~~s or removal~~s of a gas per unit activity, which is often based on a sample of measurement data, averaged to develop a representative rate of emission for a given activity level under a given set of operating conditions;

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10

(10) ‘emission factor’ means a coefficient that quantifies the emissions ~~or removals~~ of a gas per unit activity, which is often based on a sample of measurement data, averaged to develop a representative rate of emission for a given activity level under a given set of operating conditions;

Amendment 209 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

(11) ‘generic emission factor’ means a standardised emission factor for each type of emission source which is typically derived from ~~inventories or databases, but in any case not verified through direct measurements~~direct measurement and used in inventories or databases, but based on direct measurements of a specific operator or facility;

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

(11) ‘generic emission factor’ means a standardised emission factor for each type of emission source which is derived from inventories or databases, but in any case not verified through direct measurements at specific facility;

Amendment 211 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) ‘specific emission factor’ means an emission factor derived from direct measurements with an appropriate method such as optical permanent or non- permanent gas Imaging, satellite technology, sensor technology based on measurement with a quantified minimum detection limit or engineering calculation;

Amendment 212 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) ‘specific emission factor’ means an emission factor ~~derived from direct measurements~~for a type of emission source based on direct measurements, sampling or detailed quantification methods specific to the type of emission source;

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) ‘specific emission factor’ means an emission factor derived from direct measurements from a specific operator or facility;

Amendment 214 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) ‘'direct measurement’ means ~~direct quantification~~measurement of the methane emission at source-level with a methane measuring device with appropriate limit of detection that allows such a measurement;

Amendment 215 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) ‘direct measurement’ means direct quantification of the methane emission at source-level with a ~~methane measuring~~ device;

Amendment 216 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) ‘quantification’ means operations to determine the value of the quantity of methane emissions. Quantification can be based on direct measurements, engineering estimations, or models using ambient measurements and meteorological data, and should be based on advanced equipment and monitoring methods. Quantities of methane emissions are expressed in mass per time (e.g.kilograms per hour) or volume per time (e.g. standard cubic meters per hour);

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) ’quantification’ means operations to determine the value of the quantity of methane emissions. Quantification can be based on direct measurements, engineering estimations, or models using ambient measurements and meteorological data, and should be based on advanced equipment and monitoring methods. Quantities of methane emissions are expressed in mass per time (e.g. kilograms per hour) or volume per time (e.g. standard cubic meters per hour);

Amendment 218 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) ‘quantification’ means operations to determine the value of the quantity of methane emissions. Quantification can be based on direct measurements, engineering estimations, or models using ambient measurements and meteorological data, and should be based on advanced equipment and monitoring methods. Quantities of methane emissions are expressed in mass per time (e.g. kilograms per hour) or volume per time (e.g. standard cubic meters per hour);

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) ‘quantification’ means operations to determine the quantity of methane emissions, based on direct measurements, engineering calculations, simulations, models, or estimation through generic or specific emission factors.

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)

(41 a) ‘quantification’ means operations to determine the quantity of methane emissions, based on direct measurements, engineering calculations, simulations, models using operational parameters, ambient measurements and meteorological data, or estimation through generic or specific emission factors.

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 b (new)

(13 b) ‘advanced methane emissions detection, monitoring and quantification equipment and method’ means infra-red, optical gas imaging, or similar equipment and technologies used to detect, monitor, and quantify methane emissions; such technologies and devices can be handheld, fixed or mounted on land or aerial vehicles to detect and monitoring methane emissions either on an intermittent or continuous basis;

Amendment 222 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 b (new)

(41 b) ‘advanced methane emissions detection, monitoring and quantification equipment and method’ means infra-red, optical gas imaging, or similar equipment and technologies used to detect, monitor, and quantify methane emissions; such technologies and devices can be handheld, fixed or mounted on land or aerial vehicles to detect and monitoring methane emissions either on an intermittent or continuous basis;

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 b (new)

(13 b) 'advanced equipment and monitoring methods' means infra-red, optical gas imaging, or similar equipment and technologies used to detect, monitor and quantify methane emissions; such technologies and devices can be handheld, fixed or mounted on land or aerial vehicles to detect and monitoring methane emissions either on an intermittent or continuous basis;

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘site-level methane emissions’ means all sources of emissions within an ~~asset~~entire site;

Amendment 225 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17

(17) ‘leak detection and repair survey’ means a survey with the whole spectrum of suitable advanced technology and in the future developed innovative technology with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound to identify sources of methane emissions, including leaks and unintentional venting;

Amendment 226 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17

(17) ‘leak detection and repair survey’ means a survey with an instrument, such as optical gas imaging camera, continuous point sensing or other advanced technology and with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound, to identify sources of methane emissions, including leaks and ~~unintentional venting~~malfunction;

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17

(17) ‘leak detection and repair survey’ means a survey with an instrument, such as an optical gas imaging camera or other advanced technology and with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound, to identify sources of methane emissions, including leaks and ~~unintentional venting~~malfunction;

Amendment 228 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17

(17) ‘leak detection and repair ~~survey’ means a survey to identify sources of~~programme’ means activities of an operator of assets to detect unplanned methane emission~~s, including~~, leaks and unintentional venting, and to repair and/or replace leaking components;

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17

(17) ‘leak detection and repair survey’ means a survey to ide~~ntify sources of~~tect and repair methane emissions~~, including~~ leaks and other unintentional ~~venting~~methane emissions;

Amendment 230 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

(18) ‘venting’ means the release of uncombusted methane into the atmosphere ~~either~~ intentionally from processes, activities or devices designed for such a purpose~~, or unintentionally in the case of a malfunction or geological constraints~~;

Amendment 231 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Amendment 233 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – introductory part

(20) ‘emergency’ means a temporary, unexpected, infrequent or unusual situation in which the methane emission is unavoidable and necessary to prevent an immediate and substantial adverse impact on human safety, public health or the environment, but does not include situations arising from or related to the following events:

Amendment 234 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point e

(e) repeated failures, that is to say four or more failures within the preceding 30 days, of the same piece of equipment, or 10 or more failures of the same piece of equipment within one calendar year;

Amendment 235 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21

(21) ‘malfunction’ means a sudden, unavoidable failure or breakdown of equipment beyond the reasonable control of the operator that substantially disrupts operations but does not include a failure or breakdown that is caused entirely or in part by poor maintenance, careless operation or other ~~preventable~~ equipment failure or breakdown that could have been prevented through the exercise of due diligence;

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22

(22) ‘routine flaring’ means flaring during the normal production of oil or fossil gas and in the absence of sufficient facilities or amenable geology to re-inject methane, utilise it on-site, process the gas, or dispatch it to a market;

Amendment 237 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘inactive well’ means an oil or gas well or well site, onshore or offshore, where operations for exploration or production have ceased for at least one year. It shall not include temporarily plugged wells, permanently plugged and abandoned wells, as defined in this Regulation, nor wells drilled in order to establish the existence of a possible hydrocarbons deposit or to acquire information in order to delimit an established deposit, provided no deposit was found to exist;

Amendment 238 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘inactive well’ means an oil or gas well or well site where production, injection, disposal or workover operations for exploration or production have ceased for at least one year;, and which has not been permanently plugged and abandoned in accordance with regulatory requirements of the competent authorities

Amendment 239 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘inactive well’ means an oil or gas well or well site where operations for exploration or production have ceased for at least one year and which does not comply with the regulatory requirements of the relevant authorities on being permanently unplugged and abandoned;

Amendment 240 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘inactive well’ means an oil or gas well or well site where operations for exploration or production have ceased for at least one year and which has not been permanently plugged and abandoned in accordance with regulatory requirements of the competent authorities;

Amendment 241 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

Amendment 242 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘inactive well’ means an oil or gas well or well site, onshore or offshore, where operations for exploration or production have ceased for at least one year;. It does not include permanently plugged and abandoned wells.

Amendment 243 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘inactive well’ means an oil or gas well or well site where operations for exploration or, production, injection, disposal or workover have ceased for at least one year, but permanent abandonment has not taken place;

Amendment 244 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘inactive well’ means an oil or gas well or well site where production, injection, disposal or workover operations for exploration or production have ceased for at least one year;

Amendment 245 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

(24 a) ‘Permanently plugged and abandoned well’ means an oil or gas well or well site, onshore or offshore, which has been plugged and will not be re- entered, where all installations associated with the well have been removed and operations have been terminated and where adequate documentation to demonstrate that there are no methane emissions from that well or well site can be provided.

Amendment 246 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24 a) ‘permanently plugged and abandoned well’ means an oil or gas well or well site, onshore or offshore, which has been plugged and will not be re- entered, where all installations associated with the well have been removed and operations have been terminated and where documentation adequate to demonstrate that there are no methane emissions from that well or well site can be provided.

Amendment 247 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

(24 a) 'temporarily plugged well' means an oil or gas well or well site, onshore or offshore, where well barriers have been installed to isolate all potential flow zones exposed by the well and where a wellhead is still installed and access to the well is still provided for;

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 b (new)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24 b) ‘temporarily plugged well’ means an oil or gas well or well site, onshore or offshore, where primary and secondary well barriers have been installed to isolate allpotential flow zones exposed by the well and where a wellhead is still installed and access to the well is still provided for

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34

~~(34) ‘post-mining activities’ are activities carried out after coal has been mined and brought to the surface, including coal handling, processing, storage, and transport;~~deleted

Amendment 250 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34

~~(34) ‘post-mining activities’ are activities carried out after coal has been mined and brought to the surface, including coal handling, processing, storage, and transport;~~deleted

Amendment 251 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39 a (new)

(39 a) ‘coal mining equipment in closed or abandoned coal mine’ means any equipment that remains linked to the methane-bearing strata, including but not limited to gob vents and drainage pipes.

Amendment 252 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Maria SPYRAKI, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41

~~(41) ‘importer’ means a natural or legal person established in the Union who, in the course of a commercial activity, places fossil energy from a third country on the Union market.~~deleted

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41

(41) ‘importer’ means a natural or legal person ~~established in the Union~~ who, in the course of a commercial activity, places fossil energy or renewable methane from a third country on the Union market. by means of a declaration for release for free circulation within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No. 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code, or the person on whose behalf this declaration is made.

Amendment 254 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41

Amendment 255 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41

(41) ‘importer’ means a natural or legal person ~~established in the Union~~ who, in the course of a commercial activity, places fossil energy from a third country on the Union market. by means of a declaration for release for free circulation within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No. 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code, or the person on whose behalf this declaration is made;

Amendment 256 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41

(41) ‘importer’ means a natural or legal person ~~established in the Union~~ who, in the course of a commercial activity, places fossil energy from a third country on the Union market.

Amendment 257 #

Patrizia TOIA, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41

(41) ‘importer’ means a natural or legal person ~~established in the Union~~ who, in the course of a commercial activity, places fossil energy from a third country on the Union market.

Amendment 258 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41

(41) ‘importer’ means a natural or legal person established in the Union who, in the course of a commercial activity, places fossil energy from a third country on the Union market by means of a declaration for release for free circulation within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code, or the person on whose behalf this declaration is made.

Amendment 259 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Maria SPYRAKI, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 – indent 1 (new)

- (41a) ‘representative’ means any person appointed by another person to carry out the acts and formalities required under this Regulation. A representative shall be established within the customs territory of the Union.

Amendment 260 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)

(41 a) 'representative’ means any person appointed by another person to carry out the acts and formalities required under this Regulation. A representative shall be established within the customs territory of the Union.

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)

(41 a) ‘quantification’ means operations to determine the quantity of methane emissions, based on direct measurements, engineering calculations, simulations, models, or estimation through generic or specific emission factors.

Amendment 262 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)

(41 a) ‘representative’ means any person appointed by another person to carry out the acts and formalities required under this Regulation. A representative shall be established within the customs territory of the Union.

Amendment 263 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)

(41 a) 'representative' means any person appointed by another person to carry out the acts and formalities required under this Regulation. A representative shall be established within the customs territory of the Union.

Amendment 264 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)

(41 a) ‘heavy industrial end users’ means a final consumer of fossil gas during the production of petrochemicals, steel or cement.

Amendment 265 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)

(41 a) ‘Energetic utilization’ describes the use of mine gas for energy production;

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 c (new)

(41 c) ‘polluter pays principle’ means as defined in Article 2 2 [amended Protection of the environment through criminal law

Amendment 267 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. When fixing or approving transmission or distribution tariffs or the methodologies to be used by transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG terminal operators or other regulated companies including where applicable underground gas storage operators, regulatory authorities shall take into account the costs incurred and investments made to comply with the obligations ~~under this Regulation~~taking also into account the costs spent for qualification measurements for skilled workers, insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable regulated operator.

Amendment 268 #

Günther SIDL, Maria ARENA, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Jens GEIER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. When fixing or approving transmission or distribution tariffs or the methodologies to be used by transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG terminal operators or other regulated companies including where applicable underground gas storage operators, regulatory authorities shall take into account the costs incurred and investments made to comply with the obligations under this Regulation including the polluter pays principle, insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable regulated operator.

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. When fixing or approving transmission or distribution tariffs or the methodologies to be used by transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG terminal operators or other regulated companies including where applicable underground gas storage operators, regulatory authorities shall ~~take into account the~~include the additional costs incurred and investments made to comply with the obligations under this Regulation, insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable regulated operator.

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. When fixing or approving transmission or distribution tariffs or the methodologies to be used by transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG terminal operators or other regulated companies including where applicable underground gas storage operators, regulatory authorities ~~shall take into account the~~include the additional costs incurred and investments made to comply with the obligations under this Regulation, insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable regulated operator.

Amendment 271 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. When fixing or approving transmission or distribution tariffs or the methodologies to be used by transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG terminal operators or other regulated companies including where applicable underground gas storage operators, regulatory authorities shall take into account the costs incurred and investments made to comply with the obligations under this Regulation, insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable regulated operator. Additional financial sources should be provided to ease the additional costs incurred on consumers.

Amendment 272 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Public support, incentives or funds for monitoring, reporting and verification and mitigation measures of methane emissions should also support the efforts taken by non- regulated operators (transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG terminal operators and underground gas storage operators).

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Every three years, the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) in close cooperation with the relevant national authorities shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs linked to measurement, reporting and abatement of methane emissions for comparable projects.

Amendment 274 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Every three years, the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs linked to measurement, reporting and abatement of methane emissions for comparable projects and neccesssary qualification measurements.

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1

Member States shall notify the Commission of the names and contact details of the competent authorities by … [312 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Member States shall notify the Commission without delay of any changes to the names or contact details of the competent authorities.

Amendment 276 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Member States shall notify the Commission of the names and contact details of the competent authorities by … [36 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Member States shall notify the Commission without delay of any changes to the names or contact details of the competent authorities.

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 278 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall make a list of the competent authorities publicly available and shall ~~regularly~~ update that list upon receiving a notification of any changes from Member States.

Amendment 279 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities ~~have adequate powers and re~~establish a contact point, have adequate powers and resources including human ressources to perform the obligations set out in this Regulation.

Amendment 280 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The competent authorities shall take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with th~~e requirements set out in this Regulation~~is Regulation in accordance with the tasks specifically attributed to them.

Amendment 281 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Amendment 282 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. The competent authorities shall engage with operators and mine operators to prepare roadmaps with respective commitments to achieve the binding Union target set out in Article [3a]. The Commission shall monitor the development of the roadmaps and ensure their collective methane emission reductions are sufficient, and shall further facilitate dialogue and the sharing of best practices at the Union level.

Amendment 283 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2

2. Operators ~~and~~, mine operators and importers shall provide the competent authorities with all assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of the tasks of the competent authorities referred to in this Regulation, notably as regards access to the premises and the presentation of documentation or records.

Amendment 284 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2

Amendment 285 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. The competent authorities shall cooperate with each other and with the Commission and as necessary with authorities of third countries, in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation. The Commission ~~may~~shall set up a network of competent authorities to foster cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations.

Amendment 286 #

Patrizia TOIA, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

Amendment 287 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

Amendment 288 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. The competent authorities shall cooperate with each other and with the Commission and ~~as necessar~~optionally with authorities of third countries, in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation. The Commission may set up a network of competent authorities to foster cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations.

Amendment 289 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. The competent authorities shall cooperate with each other and with the Commission and as necessary with authorities of third countries, in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation. The Commission may set up a network of competent authorities to foster cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations. The data collected shall be in aggregate form to ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information of companies.

Amendment 290 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. The competent authorities shall cooperate with each other and with the Commission and as necessary with authorities of third countries, in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation. The Commission may set up a network of competent authorities to foster cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations. The data collected shall be aggregate form to ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information of companies.

Amendment 291 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. The competent authorities shall cooperate with each other and with the Commission and as necessary with authorities of third countries, in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation. The Commission may set up a network of competent authorities to foster cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations. The contact points established within the competent authorities shall support these activities.

Amendment 292 #

3 a. The competent authorities shall carry out regular checks to verify compliance of importers with Article [27.3 last subparagraph] by means of documentary check sand independent third-party verification, in conjunction with other methods and technologies at their disposal to verify alleged methane emissions.

Amendment 293 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Where reports are to be made public in accordance with this Regulation, the competent authorities shall make them publicly available free of charge, on a designated website and in freely accessible, downloadable and editable format. National regulations for critical infrastructures must be respected.

Amendment 294 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Where information is kept confidential in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2003/4/EC, the competent authorities shall indicate the type of information that has been withheld and the reason therefor.(Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 295 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The competent authorities shall carry out periodic inspections to check the compliance of operators or mine operators with the requirements set out in this Regulation. The first inspection shall be completed by … [18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. This is not necessary if a control mechanism has already been established with the competent authorities.

Amendment 296 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The competent authorities shall carry out ~~periodic~~yearly inspections to check the compliance of operators or mine operators with the requirements set out in this Regulation. The first inspection shall be completed by … [18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 June every year thereafter.

Amendment 297 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

Amendment 298 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The competent authorities shall carry out periodic inspections to check the compliance of operators or mine operators with the requirements set out in this Regulation. The first inspection shall be completed by … [18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Already established controlling mechanisms with the authorities and best practice examples should be identified and taken into account when carrying out the inspection.

Amendment 299 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The competent authorities shall carry out periodic inspections to check the compliance of operators or mine operators with the requirements set out in this Regulation. The first inspection shall be completed by … [18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Already established controlling mechanisms with the authorities should be taken into account. Best practice examples should be identified.

Amendment 300 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Morten PETERSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Where an inspection has identified a ~~serious~~ breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the competent authorities shall issue a notice of remedial actions to be undertaken by the operator or mine operator, with clear deadlines for these actions, as part of the report referred to in paragraph 5.

Amendment 301 #

Günther SIDL, Maria ARENA, Jens GEIER, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 302 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Where an inspection has identified a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the competent authorities shall issue a notice of remedial actions to be undertaken by the operator or mine operator within a set deadline, as part of the report referred to in paragraph 5.

Amendment 303 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 304 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. ~~Afte~~Within one month after the due date for the first inspection referred to in paragraph 1, ~~the~~each competent authorit~~ies~~y shall draw up a programmes for routine inspections. The period between inspections shall be based on an appraisal of the environmental risk, taking into account the cumulative climate impact of all methane emissions, and shall not exceed two years. Where an inspection has identified a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the subsequent inspection shall take place within ~~one~~6 months. Otherwise, each subsequent inspection shall take place within 2 years..

Amendment 305 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. After the first inspection referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities shall draw up programmes for routine inspections. The period between inspections shall be based on an appraisal of the environmental risk, including assessment of cumulative impacts of all methane emissions as a pollutant, and shall not exceed two years. Where an inspection has identified a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the subsequent inspection shall take place within ~~one year~~6 months.

Amendment 306 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. ~~After the first~~The period between inspections referred to in ~~paragraph 1, the competent authorities shall draw up programmes for routine inspections. The period between inspections~~this Article shall be based on an appraisal of the environmental risk and shall not exceed ~~two year~~12 months. Where an inspection has identified a ~~serious~~ breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the subsequent inspection shall take place within ~~one year~~maximum six month.

Amendment 307 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. After the first inspection referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities shall draw up programmes for routine inspections. The period between inspections shall be based on an appraisal of the environmental risk and shall not exceed ~~two~~one years. Where an inspection has identified a ~~serious~~ breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the subsequent inspection shall take place within ~~one year~~six months.

Amendment 308 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. After the first inspection referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities shall draw up programmes for routine inspections based on a risk assessment. The period between inspections shall be based on an appraisal of the environmental risk and shall not exceed twohree years. Where an inspection has identified a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the subsequent inspection shall take place within one year.

Amendment 309 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

Amendment 310 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. After the first inspection referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities shall draw up programmes for routine inspections. The period between inspections shall be based on an optional appraisal of the environmental risk and shall not exceed two years. Where an inspection has identified a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the subsequent inspection shall take place within one year.

Amendment 311 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4

4. The competent authorities shall carry out non-routine inspections in so far as measures applicable in accordance with respective national laws):

Amendment 312 #

Günther SIDL, Maria ARENA, Jens GEIER, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point a

(a) to investigate substantiated complaints referred to in Article 7 and occurrences of non-compliance as soon as possible after the date the competent authorities become aware of such complaints or non-compliance and no later than 6 months after such date;

Amendment 313 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point a

Amendment 314 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point a

(a) to investigate substantiated complaints referred to in Article 7 and occurrences of non-compliance as soon as possible and no later than 3 months after the date the competent authorities become aware of such complaints or non- compliance;

Amendment 315 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Following each inspection, the competent authorities shall prepare a report describing the legal basis for the inspection, the procedural steps followed, and the relevant findings, and ~~recommendations for the~~shall determine or recommend further action by the operator or mine operator, including the deadlines for their implementation.

Amendment 316 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6

6. Operators and mine operators shall take all the necessary actions set out in the report referred to in paragraph 5 within the period determined by the competent authorities or any other period agreed with the competent authorities.deleted

Amendment 317 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6

6. Operators and mine operators shall take all the necessary actions set out in the report referred to in paragraph 5 within ~~the period determined by the competent authorities or any other period agreed with the competent authorities~~6 months of the release of this report.

Amendment 318 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6

6. Operators and mine operators shall take without delay all the necessary actions set out in the report referred to in paragraph 5 within the period determined by the competent authorities or any other period agreed with the competent authorities.

Amendment 319 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. Operators and mine operators shall take all the necessary actions to ensure a high level of actions and reporting regarding the health and safety of workers.

Amendment 320 #

Günther SIDL, Maria ARENA, Jens GEIER, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Any natural or legal person which considers that it has suffered injury as a result of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities. In this context, the European Justice Portal should next to the competent authorities enable the submission of complaints and provide access to national authorities as well as information.

Amendment 321 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Any natural or legal person which considers that it has suffered injury as a result of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities. In this context, the European Justice Portal shall together with the competent authorities enable the submission of complaints and provide access and information to national authorities.

Amendment 322 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Any natural or legal person which considers that it has suffered injury as a result of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities, in so far as measures applicable in accordance with respective national laws.

Amendment 323 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Any natural or legal person which considers t~~hat it~~o hasve suff~~ered injury as a result~~icient evidence of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities.

Amendment 324 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Any natural or legal person ~~which considers that it has suffered injury as a result of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators,~~ may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities.

Amendment 325 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Any natural or legal person which ~~considers that it has suffered injury as a result of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators~~holds provisional evidence, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities.

Amendment 326 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Any natural or legal person ~~which considers tha~~may lodge a written complaint wit ~~has suffered injury as a result~~h the competent authorities ofn a possible breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators~~, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities~~.

Amendment 327 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Any natural or legal person which ~~considers that it has~~ suffered injury as a result of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities.

Amendment 328 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

Amendment 329 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. Any natural or legal person which ~~considers that it has suffered injury as a result~~holds provisional evidence of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities.

Amendment 330 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. The complaints shall be duly substantiated and contain sufficient evidence of the alleged breach ~~and of the injury resulting therefrom~~.

Amendment 331 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. The complaints shall be duly substantiated and contain sufficient evidence of the alleged breach ~~and of the injury resulting therefrom~~.

Amendment 332 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. The complaints shall be duly substantiated and contain sufficient evidence of the alleged breach ~~and of the injury resulting therefrom~~.

Amendment 333 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. The complaints shall be duly substantiated and contain sufficient evidence of the alleged breach ~~and of the injury resulting therefrom~~.

Amendment 334 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. The complaints shall be duly substantiated and contain sufficient evidence of the alleged breach ~~and of the injury resulting therefrom~~.

Amendment 335 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. The complaints shall be duly substantiated and contain sufficient evidence of the alleged breach and of the injury resulting therefrom. The damages to be considered shall be specified.

Amendment 336 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Where it becomes apparent that the complaint does not provide sufficient evidence to justify pursuing an investigation, the competent authorities shall inform the complainant ofwithin a reasonable time but no later than one month. the reasons for their decision not to pursue an investigation.

Amendment 337 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Where it becomes apparent that the complaint does not provide ~~sufficient~~ evidence to justify pursuing an investigation, the competent authorities shall inform the complainant of the reasons for their decision not to pursue an investigation.

Amendment 338 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4

4. Without prejudice to the rules applicable pursuant to national law, the competent authorities shall keep the complainant informed of the steps taken in the procedure and, where applicable, inform them of appropriate alternative forms of redress, such as recourse to national courts or any other national or international complaints procedure. A progress report should be accessible at the European Justice Portal.

Amendment 339 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4

Amendment 340 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5

5. Without prejudice to the rules applicable pursuant to national law and on the basis of comparable procedures, the competent authorities shall establish and make publicly available indicative periods to take a decision on complaints, consistently with the objective of giving the public concerned wide access to justice and in conformity with the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters.

Amendment 341 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Verifiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or mine operators in accordance with this Regulation. The verification activities should be conducted in line with rules of procedures stemming from best practices and taking due account of the nature of the operator's activities. They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:

Amendment 342 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Verifiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or mine operators in accordance with this Regulation. The verification activities should be conducted in line with rules of procedures stemming from best practices and taking due account of the nature of the operator's activities.They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:

Amendment 343 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Franc BOGOVIČ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. Verifiers, possessing the relevant authorizations and qualifications, shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or mine operators in accordance with this Regulation. They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:

Amendment 344 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. VeThe competent authoriftiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or mine operators in accordance with this Regulation. They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:

Amendment 345 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Verifiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or, mine operators or importers in accordance with this Regulation. They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down in this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:

Amendment 346 #

Mick WALLACE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Verifiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or mine operators or importers in accordance with this Regulation. They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:

Amendment 347 #

1. Verifiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or, mine operators or importers in accordance with this Regulation. They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:

Amendment 348 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) any quality control or quality assurance systems applied by the operators or, mine operators or importers.

Amendment 349 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

In carrying out the verification activities referred to in paragraph 1, verifiers shall use free and publicly available European or international standards for methane emissions quantification as made applicable by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5. Until such date where the applicability of those standards is determined by the Commission, verifiers shall use existing European or international standards for quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emissions. Where no international or European standards are available, operators, mine operators and importers shall provide information to the verifiers on the standards or methodologies used by the operators, mine operators and importers, for the purpose of verification activities.

Amendment 350 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

In carrying out the verification activities referred to in paragraph 1, verifiers shall use ~~free and~~ publicly available European or international standards for methane emissions quantification as made applicable by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5. Until such date where the applicability of those standards is determined by the Commission, verifiers shall use existing European or international standards for quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emissions. Where no European or international standards are available, operators, mine operators or importers shall provide information to the verifiers on the standards or methodologies used by the operators, mine operators or importers for the purpose of verification activities.

Amendment 351 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

In carrying out the verification activities referred to in paragraph 1, verifiers shall use free and publicly available European or international standards for methane emissions quantification as made applicable by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5. Until such date where the applicability of those standards is determined by the Commission, verifiers shall use existing European or international standards for quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emissions. Where no international or European standards are available, operators shall provide information to the verifiers on the methodologies used by the operators, for the purpose of verification activities.

Amendment 352 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

In carrying out the verification activities referred to in paragraph 1, verifiers shall use free and publicly available European or international standards for methane emissions quantification as made applicable by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5. Until such date where the applicability of those standards is determined by the Commission, verifiers shall use existing European or international standards for quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emissions. Where no international or European standards are available, operators shall provide information to the verifiers on the methodologies used by the operators, for the purpose of verification activities.

Amendment 353 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Franc BOGOVIČ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 –subparagraph 1

Amendment 354 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

In carrying out the verification activities referred to in paragraph 1, vethe competent authoriftiers shall use free and publicly available European or international standards for methane emissions quantification as made applicable by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5. Until such date where the applicability of those standards is determined by the Commission, vethe competent authoriftiers shall use existing European or international standards for quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emissions.

Amendment 355 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

In carrying out the verification activities referred to in paragraph 1, verifiers shall use ~~free and~~ publicly available European or international standards for methane emissions quantification as made applicable by the Commission in accordance with ~~paragraph 5~~this Regulation. Until such date where the applicability of those standards is determined by the Commission, verifiers shall use existing ~~European or international standards for quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emissions~~industry best practices and guidelines for methane emissions quantification.

Amendment 356 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Franc BOGOVIČ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 357 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

VeThe competent authoriftiers may conduct site checks to determine the reliability, credibility and accuracy of the data sources and methodologies used.

Amendment 358 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Verifiers may conduct unannounced site checks to determine the reliability, credibility and accuracy of the data sources and methodologies used.

Amendment 359 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Verifiers may conduct announced site checks to determine the reliability, credibility and accuracy of the data sources and methodologies used.

Amendment 360 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Verifiers ~~may~~shall conduct site checks to determine the reliability, credibility and accuracy of the data sources and methodologies used.

Amendment 361 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. The verification activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be aligned with current European or international standards and methodologies in order to limit the burden on operators, mine operators or importers and on competent authorities.

Amendment 362 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

VeThe competent authoriftiers shall issue a verification statement verifying the conformity of the emissions report and specifying the verification work carried out, once their assessment concludes with reasonable assurance that the emissions report complies with the requirements of this Regulation.

Amendment 363 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

Where the assessment concludes that the emissions report does not comply with the requirements of this Regulation, the verifiers shall inform the operator or, the mine operator or the importer thereof and the operator or, the mine operator or the importer shall submit a revised emissions report to the verifier without delay and no later than within two weeks.

Amendment 364 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

Where the assessment concludes that the emissions report does not comply with the requirements of this Regulation, the verifiers shall inform the operator ~~or the~~, mine operator or importer thereof and the operator ~~or the~~, mine operator or importer shall submit a revised emissions report to the verifier without delay and no later than within a week. .

Amendment 365 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

Where the assessment concludes that the emissions report does not comply with the requirements of this Regulation, the verifiers shall inform the operator or the mine operator thereof and the operator or the mine operator shall submit a revised emissions report to the verifier without delay and no later than within a month.

Amendment 366 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

Where the assessment concludes that the emissions report does not comply with the requirements of this Regulation, the verifiers shall inform the operator or, the mine operator or the importer thereof and the operator or the mine operator or importer shall submit a revised emissions report to the verifier without delay.

Amendment 367 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Verifiers shall further provide an assessment of whether operators and mine operators have used compliance with the requirements of the Regulation to justify new investments or otherwise market their products as beneficial to the climate objectives or energy transition.

Amendment 368 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4

4. Operators ~~and~~, mine operators and importers shall provide the verifiers with all the assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of the verification activities, notably as regards access to the premises and the presentation of documentation or records.

Amendment 369 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4

Amendment 370 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4

Amendment 371 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5

~~5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by incorporating and setting out the applicability of European or international standards on methane emissions quantification and measurement for the purposes of this Regulation.

Amendment 372 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2

2. ~~Verifiers shall be accredited by a national accreditation body pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/200~~The requirements stipulated in paragraph1 can be fulfilled if the operator implements a management system which ensures the independence requirements are addressed, and such a system is certified under the relevant EMAS/ISO standards. Verifiers must at least be registered at the relevant authority. For the registration the verifier has to prove his qualification to assess the reports according to Article 8.

Amendment 373 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2

2. Verifiers shall be accredited by a national accreditation body pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. Suitably qualified specialists should also be enabled to perform the verification tasks.

Amendment 374 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3

~~3. Where no specific provisions concerning the accreditation of verifiers are laid down in this Regulation, the relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 shall apply.~~deleted

Amendment 375 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)

Article 9 a Certification 1. By … [two years after the date of entry into force of the Regulation), the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by establishing a certification framework to support compliance and enforcement. 2. The certification framework shall recognise certification schemes that can be relied upon to demonstrate compliance with this Regulation, and shall meet the requirements as established by the Commission, including: (a) regularly evaluate and verify compliance with relevant articles; (b) take appropriate action in the event of failure by an operator, mine operator or importer to comply with its obligations, including notification of competent authorities in the event of infringements; (c) have legal personality and be legally established within the Union; (d) have appropriate expertise and the capacity to exercise these functions; and; (e) ensure the absence of any conflict of interest in carrying out its functions. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation with the modalities and procedures for claiming a derogation and the specific evidentiary and other requirements for demonstrating comparable ineffectiveness and regulatory equivalence. 3. The Commission shall establish and maintain a list of recognised certification schemes under this Regulation.

Amendment 376 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) aggregation of methane emissions data in accordance with appropriate statistical methods, notably on specific fossil gas supply chains into the Union to identify those where leakage potentially exceeds 3%;

Amendment 377 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) reporting of findings on major discrepancies between data sources, contributing to build more robust scientific methodologies.

Amendment 378 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) assistance to Member States with the identification andmonitoring of methane emissions from inactive wells and closed and abandoned underground coal mines

Amendment 379 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) reporting of super-emitters with an early detection and warning system.

Amendment 380 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. The Commission shall seek the strengthening of the IMEO’s role as a science-based institution.

Amendment 381 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. The Commission and Member States shall regularly monitor specific fossil gas supply chains into the EU, identifying those where leakage potentially exceeds 3%, using the most up to date data from the International Methane Emissions Observatory;

Amendment 382 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. The International Methane Emissions Observatory shall assist the Commission and Member States with the identification of inactive wells under Article 18 and closed and abandoned mines under Article 25.

Amendment 383 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

~~This Chapter~~Article 14, 15, 16 and 17 applies to the activities referred to in points (a), (b) and (d) in Article 1(2). Article 18 applies to the activities referreed to in points (a) and (b) of Article 1(2).

Amendment 384 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurement of source- level methane emissions ~~estimated using generic but source-specific emission factors for all~~for operated and non-operated assets complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source-level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation. Measurements referred to in this article must include quantification of intermittent or persistent emission sources in order to ensure accurate calculation of annual emissions from the sources.

Amendment 385 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [124 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of Article 12 paragraph 6], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing the quantification of source- level methane emissions ~~estimated~~ using generic but source-specific emission factors for all sources, except for low-risk sources. Other quantification methods with at least the same level of accuracy are allowed.

Amendment 386 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [124 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the relevant implementing act referred to in paragraph 6], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing the quantification of source- level methane emissions ~~estimated~~ using generic but source-specific emission factors for all sources, with the exception of low-risk sources.

Amendment 387 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [128 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing the quantification of source- level methane emissions estimated using ~~generic but source-specific emission factors f~~at least generic emission factors for all sources not considered as de minimis for operated assets. Operators may choose to submit at that stage a report a~~ll sources~~ccording to the requirements set in paragraph 2.

Amendment 388 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [128 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing the quantification of source- level methane emissions estimated using ~~generic but source-specific emission factors f~~at least generic emission factors for all sources not considered as de minimis of operated assets. Operators may choose to submit at that stage a report a~~ll sources~~ccording to the requirements in paragraph 2.

Amendment 389 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [128 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing the quantification of source- level methane emissions estimated using ~~generic but source-specific emission factors f~~at least generic emission factors for all sources not considered as de minimis of operated assets. Operators may choose to submit at that stage a report a~~ll sources~~ccording to the requirements in paragraph 2.

Amendment 390 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [128 months from the date of 1. entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing the quantification of source- level methane emissions estimated using ~~generic but source-specific emission factors f~~at least generic emission factors for all sources not considered as de minimis of operated assets. Operators may choose to submit at that stage a report a~~ll sources~~ccording to the requirements in paragraph 2.

Amendment 391 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [128 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing source- level methane emissions estimated using generic but source-specific emission factors for all sources.

Amendment 392 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], ] and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source- level methane emissions ~~estimated using generic but source-specific emission factors for all sources~~for operated and non-operated assets, complemented by measurements of site-level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source-level estimates aggregated by site.

Amendment 393 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By … [126 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing source- level methane emissions estimated using generic but source-specific emission factors for all sources.

Amendment 394 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By ~~… [12~~six months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing source- level methane emissions estimated using generic but source-specific emission factors for all sources.

Amendment 395 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By … [2436 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of Article 12 paragraph 6], operators shall ~~also~~ submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurements~~the quantification of source- level methane emissions for operated assets, except for low-risk sources according to Article 2(8a). Reporting at ~~such~~this level ~~may involv~~will require the use of ~~source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation~~combination of quantification, engineering calculations, simulations and quantification-based emission factors for small but significant sources. In the latter case, other quantification methods with at least the same level of accuracy are allowed.

Amendment 396 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By … [2436 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the relevant implementing act referred to in paragraph 6], operators shall also submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurements~~the quantification of source-level methane emissions for operated assets, with the exception of low- risk sources. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions ~~estim~~quantification.

Amendment 397 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By … [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators shall ~~also~~ submit a report to the competent authorities containing updated direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated a~~ssets. Reporting at such level may involve the use~~nd non-operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by measurements of s~~ourc~~ite- level me~~asurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation~~thane emissions of every site within their operation, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.

Amendment 398 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By … [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall also submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurements~~quantification of source-level methane emissions for operated assets. ~~Reporting at such level may involve the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation~~When emission factors are used, the quantification shall involve specific emission factors.

Amendment 399 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By … [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall also submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurements~~quantification of source-level methane emissions for operated assets. ~~Reporting at such level may involve the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing~~When emission factors are used, the quantification shall involve specific emission factors ~~used for emissions estimation~~.

Amendment 400 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By ~~… [24~~12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators and undertakings established in the Union shall ~~also~~ submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated and non-operated assets. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation.

Amendment 401 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By … [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall also submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated assets. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation. Measurement must include appropriate quantification of episodic or periodic emission sources to allow accurate calculation of annual emission from these sources.

Amendment 402 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By … [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall ~~also~~ submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for ~~operated assets. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation~~sources not considered as de minimis for operated assets. When emission factors are used, the quantification shall involve specific emission factors.

Amendment 403 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By … [124 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall also submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated and non-operated assets. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation.

Amendment 404 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. By … [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall ~~also~~ submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurements~~quantification of source-level methane emissions for ~~operated assets. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation~~sources not considered as de minimis for operated assets. When emission factors are used, the quantification shall involve specific emission factors.

Amendment 405 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

Amendment 406 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

Amendment 407 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 408 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [3642 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 301 Ma~~rch~~y every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurements of~~quantification of material source-level methane emissions for non de minimis sources operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by ~~measure~~assessments of site- level methane emissions, if the~~reby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site~~se are material, confirmed by a representative sample of an alternative quantification method described by CEN standards for operated facilities with methane emissions exceeding [100 tonnes per year] according the reporting of the previous year. As long as no CEN standards provide adequate methodologies allowing such emission assessment methods, they can be performed on a voluntary basis. The competent authority shall authorize the assessment's scope and frequency, which should be based on prior experience with a risk-based methodology or a comparable approach.

Amendment 409 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [3642 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 301 Ma~~rch~~y every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurements~~quantification of source-level methane emissions for non-deminimis sources operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, co~~mplemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions,~~nfirmed by a representative sample of an alternative/different quantification method described by CEN standards for operated facilities with methane emissions exceeding [100 tonnes per year] according the re~~by allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.~~ porting of the previous year. As long as no CEN standards provide adequate methodologies allowing such emission assessment methods, they can be performed on a voluntary basis. The assessment scope and frequency shall be based on experience using a risk-based approach or similar and shall be approved by the competent authority.

Amendment 410 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [3648 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the relevant implementing act referred to in paragraph 6] and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurement~~quantifications of source-level methane emissions for operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, ~~complemented by measurements of site- level methane emission~~with the exception of low-risk sources. These quantifications shall be complemented by quantifications of site- level methane emissions, starting from the year when technologies allowing for site- level methane emissions became available and respective methodologies developed and described in CEN standards, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.

Amendment 411 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [3648 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of ] and by 301 Ma~~rch~~y every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurement~~quantifications of source-level methane emissions for all sources for operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by ~~measurement~~quantifications of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.

Amendment 412 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 301 Ma~~rch~~y every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurements~~quantification of source-level methane emissions for non-de-minimis sources operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, co~~mplemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions,~~nfirmed by a representative sample of an alternative/different quantification method described by CEN standards for operated facilities with methane emissions exceeding [100 tonnes per year] according the re~~by allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.~~ porting of the previous year. As long as no CEN standards provide adequate methodologies allowing such emission assessment methods, they can be performed on a voluntary basis. The assessment scope and frequency shall be based on experience using a risk-based approach or similar and shall be approved by the competent authority.

Amendment 413 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurements~~quantification of source-level methane emissions for operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site. If the technologies for site-level measurement do not reach satisfactory technology readiness levels or market availability an operator can request the competent authority to postpone site-level measurements by one year.

Amendment 414 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 415 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 416 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By ~~… [36~~24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators and undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing updated direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated and non-operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.

Amendment 417 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [3624 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing updated direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated and non-operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions of every site within their operation, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.

Amendment 418 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct~~ measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site, except the premises of the distribution company.

Amendment 419 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [3624 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated and non-operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.

Amendment 42 #

Guido REIL

Proposal for a regulation
–

The European Parliament rejects [the Commission proposal].

Amendment 420 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.(Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 421 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 422 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Operated assets listed in paragraph 2 with methane emissions above 100 tonnes per year shall be subject to the reporting obligation.

Amendment 423 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)

To verify, support, and improve source- level quantification and the methods employed, source-level measurements at representative sources shall be included in the site-level evaluations.

Amendment 424 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Before submission to the competent authorities, operators and undertakings shall ensure that the reports set out in this paragraph are assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.

Amendment 425 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

~~Before submission to the competent authorities~~In parallel, operators shall ~~ensure that~~send the reports set out in this paragraph ~~are assessed by a verifier and includ~~to a verifier to ensure that the reports are assessed and receive a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.

Amendment 426 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

The samples used under paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be of adequate size and representative, including adequate representation of episodic or periodic emissions events. By the 31 December 2023, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by setting out the requirement for sampling methodology.

Amendment 427 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

The Commission shall, as appropriate, set out the requirements for sampling methodology referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 by the 31 December 2023.

Amendment 428 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 b (new)

The site-level measurement under paragraph 1 and 2 shall take place every 6 months in the 2 years following the date of entry into force of this Regulation and every 3 months after that.

Amendment 429 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 b (new)

The site-level measurement under paragraphs 2 and 3 shall take place every 6 months in the 2 years following the date of entry into force of this Regulation and every 3 months after that.

Amendment 43 #

Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2

— having regard to Article ~~294(2) and Article 194(2~~192(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0467/2021),

Amendment 430 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for non-operated assets. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source-level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation.deleted

Amendment 431 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

Amendment 432 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

Amendment 433 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

Amendment 434 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

Amendment 435 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

Amendment 436 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

Amendment 437 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

Amendment 438 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

Amendment 439 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. By … [36 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of Article 12 paragraph 6], undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct ~~measurement~~quantifications of source- level methane emissions for non- operated assets, except for low-risk sources according to Article 2(8a). Reporting at such level may involve the use of source-level ~~measurement~~quantifications and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) Methane, the main component of natural gas, is second only to carbon dioxide in its overall contribution to climate change and is responsible for approximately a third of current warming, with a global warming potential 28 times higher than carbon dioxide over a 100- year period and 86 times higher over a 20- year period, making the reduction of methane emissions one of the short- and medium-term priorities in the EU's climate change ambitions.

Amendment 440 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. By … [36 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the relevant implementing act referred to in paragraph 6], undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurement~~quantifications of source- level methane emissions for non-operated assets, with the exception of low-risk sources. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source-level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation.

Amendment 441 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

5. By … [48 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for non-operated assets as set out in paragraph 4, complemented by measurements of site-level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source-level estimates aggregated by site. Before submission to the competent authorities, undertakings shall ensure that the reports set out in this paragraph are assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.deleted

Amendment 442 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

Amendment 443 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

Amendment 444 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

Amendment 445 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

Amendment 446 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

By … [48 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for non- operated assets as set out in paragraph 4, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.deleted

Amendment 447 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 448 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 449 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) Methane (CH4), the main component of ~~natura~~fossil gas, is second only to carbon dioxide in its overall contribution to climate change and is responsible for approximately a third of current warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) the finding that deep reductions in anthropogenic methane emissions are needed by 2030 to stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Amendment 450 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 451 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

By … [48 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of Article 12 paragraph 6] and by 30 March every year thereafter, undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct ~~measurement~~quantifications of source- level methane emissions for non- operated assets as set out in paragraph 4, complemented by ~~measurement~~quantifications of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site. Where five subsequent quantifications of non-operated assets prove no methane emissions, such inactive well shall be considered emission-free and no further quantifications and reports will be required.

Amendment 452 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

By … [48 months from the date of ~~entry into force of this Regulation~~publication of the relevant implementing act referred to in paragraph 6] and by 30 March every year thereafter, undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing ~~direct measurement~~quantifications of source- level methane emissions for non-operated assets as set out in paragraph 4, ~~complemented by measurements of~~with the exception of low-risk sources. These quantifications shall be complemented by site-level methane emissions quantifications, starting from the year when technologies allowing for site- level methane emissions became available and respective methodologies developed and described in CEN standards, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.

Amendment 453 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

By … [48 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source- level methane emissions for non-operated assets as set out in paragraph 4, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.(Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 454 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Before submission to the competent authorities, undertakings shall ensure that the reports set out in this paragraph are assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.deleted

Amendment 455 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 456 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

~~Before submission to the competent authorities~~In parallel, undertakings shall ~~ensure that~~send the reports set out in this paragraph ~~are assessed by a verifier and includ~~to a verifier to ensure that the reports are assessed and receive a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.

Amendment 457 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 458 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) data per detailed, ~~individual,~~ emission source type;

Amendment 459 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) data per detailed, ~~individual,~~ emission source type;

Amendment 46 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1 a) Methane is a precursor gas for harmful ground-level ozone (O3) and contributes to air pollution; whereas air pollution is the single biggest environmental health risk in Europe1a, with ground-level ozone contributing to nearly 20 000 premature deaths every year2a; whereas tackling methane emissions is therefore not only an environmental and climate priority but also necessary to protect the health of EU citizens; _________________ 1a (World Health Organization, Ambient air pollution: a global assessment of exposure and burden of disease, 2016) 2a European Environment Agency, Air quality in Europe – 2020 report, p. 7);

Amendment 460 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) data per detailed~~, individual,~~ emission source type;

Amendment 461 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Amendment 462 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Amendment 463 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Amendment 464 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point d

(d) all methane emissions for operated and non-operated assets;

Amendment 465 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point e

~~(e) share of ownership and methane emissions from non-operated assets multiplied by the share of ownership;~~deleted

Amendment 466 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point e

(e) ~~share of~~ ownership ~~and met~~shanre ~~emissions from~~of non-operated assets ~~multiplied by the share of ownership~~(percentage of ownership) in non- operated assets;

Amendment 467 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point e

(e) ~~share of~~ ownership ~~and met~~shanre ~~emissions from~~of non-operated assets ~~multiplied by the share of ownership~~(percentage of ownership) in non- operated assets;

Amendment 468 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point e

(e) ~~share of~~ ownership ~~and met~~shanre ~~emissions from~~of non-operated assets ~~multiplied by the share of ownership~~(percentage of ownership) in non- operated assets;

Amendment 469 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point f

~~(f) a list of the entities with operational control of the non-operated assets.~~deleted

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)

(1 b) Methane emissions come from a wide range of sectors, namely agriculture, waste and energy, and that, once in the atmosphere, methane blends well with other gases, making it difficult to measure and report it; whereas uncertainty about methane emissions data is typically much greater compared to CO2 emissions when excluding forest and other land-use- related emissions; whereas recent studies have estimated that global anthropogenic fossil methane emissions are underestimated by about25 to 40 % 3a _________________ 3a Hmiel, B., Petrenko, V.V., Dyonisius, M.N. et al, ‘Preindustrial14CH4 indicates greater anthropogenic fossil CH4 emissions’, Nature, Vol. 578,2020, pp. 409-412, among others.)

Amendment 470 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point f

~~(f) a list of the entities with operational control of the non-operated assets.~~deleted

Amendment 471 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down a reporting template for the reports under paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 taking into account the national inventory reports already in place. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 32(2). [Until the adoption of the relevant implementing acts, operators shall use the technical guidance documents and reporting templates of the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0, for upstream and for mid and downstream operations, as applicable.]

Amendment 472 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 473 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down a reporting template for the reports under paragraphs 2~~, 3, 4~~ and 53. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 32(2). Until the adoption of the relevant implementing acts, operators and undertakings may use the technical guidance documents and reporting templates of the OGMP 2.0 for upstream and for mid and downstream operations.

Amendment 474 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 475 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down a reporting template for the reports under paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 32(2).

Amendment 476 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down a reporting template for the reports under paragraphs ~~2, 3, 4~~1 and 52. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 32(2).

Amendment 477 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 478 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

~~7. For site-level measurements referred to in paragraphs 3 and 5, appropriate quantification technologies shall be used which can provide such measurements.~~deleted

Amendment 479 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

~~7. For site-level measurements referred to in paragraphs 3 and 5, appropriate quantification technologies shall be used which can provide such measurements.~~deleted

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) On a molecular level, although methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter period (10 to 12 years) than carbon dioxide (hundreds of years), its greenhouse effect on the climate is more significant and it contributes to ozone formation which is a potent air pollutant that causes serious health problems. ~~The amount of methane in the atmosphere globally has risen sharply over the last decade.~~ On a100-year timescale, methane has 29,8 times greater global warming potential than carbon dioxide and is 82,5 times more potent on a 20-year timescale. Methane emissions are therefore highly relevant to 2050 climate objectives. Therefore, in order to adequately capture the short-term climate forcing effects of methane, and thus accurately account for the climate impact, the use of a Global Warming Potential (GWP) value of methane over a 20-year time horizon(GWP20) is considered more appropriate than over a 100-year time. The amount of methane in the atmosphere globally has risen sharply over the last decade4a . _________________ 4a IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6, Table 7.15 at https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downl oads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_FullReport. pdf.

Amendment 480 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

~~7. For site-level measurements referred to in paragraphs 3 and 5, appropriate quantification technologies shall be used which can provide such measurements.~~deleted

Amendment 481 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

~~7. For site-level measurements referred to in paragraphs 3 and 5, appropriate quantification technologies shall be used which can provide such measurements.~~deleted

Amendment 482 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

~~7. For site-level measurements referred to in paragraphs 3 and 5, appropriate quantification technologies shall be used which can provide such measurements.~~deleted

Amendment 483 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

7. For site-level measurements referred to in paragraphs 3 ~~and 5~~, appro~~priate~~ved quantification technologies shall be used which can provide such measurements, ensuring reliance on the best available technologies.

Amendment 484 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

Amendment 485 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

7. For site-level measurements referred to in paragraphs ~~3 and 5~~2, appropriate quantification technologies shall be used which can provide such measurements.

Amendment 486 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. In the case that the site-level measurement is higher than the source- level inventory to a statistically significant degree, the operator must provide documentation to reconcile the source- level inventory and site-level measurements, and update its source-level inventory to reflect higher site-level measurements.

Amendment 487 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 b (new)

7 b. In the case that the site-level measurement is lower than the source- level inventory to a statistically significant degree, the operator must review the minimum detection limit (MDL)of the site-level measurement devices to confirm that it is sufficiently low to detect expected levels of emissions from individual equipment. If the MDL is not sufficiently low, the operator must remeasure with a device with a sufficiently low MDL within the same calendar year, and compare that result to the source-level inventory. If the MDL is determined to be adequate, the operator must provide documentation to justify the discrepancy.

Amendment 488 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

Amendment 489 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. In the case of significant discrepancies, which cannot be attributed to the technologies, procedures, or environmental factors, between the emissions quantified using source-level methods and those resulting from site-level ~~measurement,~~ assessment and those resulting from alternative quantification methods, operators shall provide justification for the discrepancy,additional measurements shall be carried out within the same reporting period. or as soon as possible in the following reporting period.

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) On a molecular level, although methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter period (10 to 12 years) than carbon dioxide (hundreds of years), its greenhouse effect on the climate is more significant and it contributes to ozone formation which is a potent air pollutant that causes serious health problems. ~~The amount of methane in the atmosphere globally has risen sharply over the last decade.~~ Air pollution is the single biggest environmental health risk in Europe 1a, with ground-level ozone contributing to nearly 20 000 premature deaths every year 1b. Tackling methane emissions is therefore not only an environmental and climate priority but also necessary to protect the health of EU citizens. The amount of methane in the atmosphere globally has risen sharply over the last decade. _________________ 1a World Health Organization, Ambient air pollution: a global assessment of exposure and burden of disease, 2016. 1b European Environment Agency, Air quality in Europe – 2020 report, p. 7

Amendment 490 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. In the case of significant discrepancies between the emissions quantified using source-level methods and those resulting from ~~site-level measurement, addi~~alternative/different quantificational me~~asurements shall be carried out within the same reporting period~~thods, operators shall provide justification for the discrepancy. Where the discrepancy is not due to the uncertainty of the quantification technology used or to environmental conditions, competent authorities may request an additional measurement.

Amendment 491 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. In the case of significant discrepancies between the emissions quantified using source-level methods and those resulting from site-level measurement, ~~additional measurements shall be carried ou~~operators shall provide reasoning for the discrepancy. If the discrepancy is not due to the technological limits of employed quantification methods, the competent authority may request an additional measurement within the same reporting period.

Amendment 492 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

Amendment 493 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. In the case of significant discrepancies between the emissions quantified using source-level methods and those resulting from site-level measurement~~, additional measurements shall be carried ou~~ operators shall provide reasoning for the discrepancy. If the discrepancy is not due to the technological limits of employed quantification methods, the competent authority may request an additional measurement within the same reporting period.

Amendment 494 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. In the case of significant discrepancies between the emissions quantified using source-level methods and those resulting from site-level measurement, additional measurements shall be carried out within the same reporting period, including where appropriate by a device with lower detection limit. The source-level inventory shall be updated accordingly.

Amendment 495 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. In the case ~~of significant discrepancies betw~~that the site-level measurement is higher than the source- level inventory to a statistically significant degreen, the ~~emissions quantified using~~operator must provide documentation to reconcile the source- level ~~methods and those resulting from~~inventory and site-level measurements, a~~dditional measurements shall be carried out within the same reporting period~~nd update its source-level inventory to reflect higher site-level measurements.

Amendment 496 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. In the case of significant discrepancies between the emissions quantified using source-level methods and those resulting from site-level measurement, additional measurements shall be carried out within the same reporting period. A discrepancy shall be considered significant if it is 10% or greater.

Amendment 497 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

Amendment 498 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

Amendment 499 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8 a (new)

8 a. In the case that the site-level measurement is lower than the source- level inventory to a statistically significant degree, the operator must review the minimum detection limit (MDL) of the site-level measurement devices to confirm that it is sufficiently low to detect expected levels of emissions from individual equipment. If the MDL is not sufficiently low, the operator must remeasure with a device with a sufficiently low MDL within the same calendar year, and compare that result to the source-level inventory. If the MDL is determined to be adequate, the operator must provide documentation to justify the discrepancy.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

Amendment 500 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 9

~~9. Methane emissions measurements for gas infrastructure shall be conducted according to appropriate European (CEN) or international (ISO) standards for methane emissions quantification.~~deleted

Amendment 501 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 9

9. Methane emissions measurements or quantifications for gas infrastructure shall be conducted according to appropriate European (CEN) or international (ISO) standards for methane emissions quantification.

Amendment 502 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 9

9. Methane emissions measurements or quantification for gas infrastructure shall be conducted according to appropriate European (CEN) or international (ISO) standards for methane emissions quantification.

Amendment 503 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 9

9. Methane emissions measurements for gas infrastructure shall be conducted according to appropriate European (CEN) or international (ISO) standards ~~for methane emissions quantification~~.

Amendment 504 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 9

9. Methane emissions measurements or quantification for gas infrastructure shall be conducted according to appropriate European ~~(CEN)~~ or international ~~(ISO)~~ standards ~~for methane emissions quantification~~.

Amendment 505 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 11

11. The competent authorities shall make the reports set out in this Article available to the public and the Commission, within three months from submission by operators and in accordance with Article 5(4). National regulations for critical infrastructures must be respected.

Amendment 506 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 11 a (new)

11 a. By … [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by setting out the instruments and methodologies for direct measurements of source-level methane emissions and measurements of site-level methane emissions referred to in paragraphs 3 and 5 as well as the additional measurements referred to in paragraph 6.

Amendment 507 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 11 a (new)

11 a. Monitoring and reporting shall refer to the global warming potential (GWP), which is on a 100-year time scale 29,8 times greater than carbon dioxide and 82,5 times more potent on a 20-year time scale.

Amendment 508 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Operators shall take all measures available to them to prevent and minimise methane emissions in their operations. in order to reach, for oil and gas assets, a performance standard of 0.2% methane emissions intensity (ofoverall quantities of oil and gas imported into or extracted within the EU)within three years of the date of entry into force of this Regulation and in full respect of the European Climate Law.

Amendment 509 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Operators shall take all measures ~~available to them~~ to prevent and minimise methane emissions in their operations. The oil and gas assets should reach within 3 years of the date of entry into force of this Regulation performance standard of 0,2 % methane emissions intensity of overall quantities of oil and gas imported into or extracted within the EU.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) ~~On a molecular level, although methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter period~~Although methane has a shorter average atmospheric residence time (10 to 12 years) than carbon dioxide (hundreds of years), its greenhouse effect on the climate is over 80 times more significant than carbon dioxide (CO2) over a 20-year period1a and it contributes to ozone formation which is a potent air pollutant that causes serious health problems. The amount of methane in the atmosphere globally has risen sharply over the last decade. _________________ 1a https://www.ercevolution.energy/ipcc- sixth-assessment-report/

Amendment 510 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Operators shall take all measures available to them to prevent and minimise methane emissions in their operations. Measures shall not be taken where this would result in a net increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions as a result of implementing such measures.

Amendment 511 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Operators shall take all measures available to them to prevent and minimise methane emissions in their operations. This shall include a methane intensity target of well below 0.2%.

Amendment 512 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Operators shall take all ~~measures available to them~~appropriate and reasonable mitigation measures to prevent and minimise methane emissions in their operations.

Amendment 513 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Operators shall take all ~~measures available to them~~appropriate and reasonable mitigation measures to prevent and minimisze methane emissions in their operations.

Amendment 514 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Operators shall take all ~~measures available to them~~appropriate and reasonable mitigation measures to prevent and minimise methane emissions in their operations.

Amendment 515 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [312 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the contents of the surveys to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article, excluding low-risk sources in accordance with the definition in Article 2(8a).

Amendment 516 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [318 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the contents of the surveys to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article.

Amendment 517 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [312 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the contents of the surveys to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article. Operators may choose not to include low- risk sources in their leak detection and repair program.

Amendment 518 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the ~~contents of the surveys~~activity to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article and the CEN standard referred in [paragraph 1 a new] or the corresponding Technical Specification document.

Amendment 519 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the ~~contents of the surveys~~activity to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article and the CEN standard referred in [new] paragraph 1 or the corresponding Technical Specification document.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3 a) The European Parliament in its resolution of 21 October 2021 on an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions1b, calls on the Commission to analyse the implications for policies and measures of using a 20-year time horizon for global warming potential, as a complement to the 100-year timeframe currently used in accordance with the UNFCCC guidelines on greenhouse gas inventories. It further notes that more transparency about the short-term global warming implications of methane emissions would help to better inform EU climate policies and stresses that the use of such a complementary metric should by no means be used to delay necessary action to also drastically and rapidly reduce CO2 emissions. _________________ 1b https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2021-0436_EN.html - Spyraki report

Amendment 520 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the ~~contents of the surveys~~activity to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article. and the CEN standard referred in [new] paragraph 1 or the corresponding Technical Specification document

Amendment 521 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the ~~contents of the surveys~~activity to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article and the CEN standard referred in [new] paragraph 1 or the corresponding Technical Specification document.

Amendment 522 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the ~~contents of the survey~~performance requirements, methodology and activities to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article.

Amendment 523 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Christophe GRUDLER, Andreas GLÜCK, Nicola BEER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [3 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the contents of the surveys to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article. For the underground gas distribution line, the operator can upon agreement with the competent authorities, provided that the methane emissions leak is negligible and accessibility do not allow to follow the provisions of this Article, agree on a different frequency of the leak detection and repair programme.

Amendment 524 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 525 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicola DANTI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

In the leak detection and repair programme, the operators provide a schedule for the survey for each component and grid segment according to a risk-based approach.Thus, the required frequency of the survey can vary for each component and grid segment depending on the potential hazard and emission rate of a leak.The priority of the components and grid segments are classified by the competent authorities on a national level considering the following criteria: - number of registered leaks in the past; - corrosion protection (material of the component); - operating pressure; - location of the component; The frequency of the survey can vary for different components and grid segments according to their priority between three months and several years.

Amendment 526 #

Heléne FRITZON, Erik BERGKVIST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

In the leak detection and repair programme, the operators shall establish a schedule for the survey for each component and grid segment, whereby the required frequency of the survey for each component and network segment may vary depending on the potential hazard and emission rate of a leak. The competent national authority shall classify the priority of the components and grid segments considering at least the operating pressure, the location of the component, the number of registered leaks in the past, and the level of protection of corrosion.

Amendment 527 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2019/942
Article 14 – pargraph 1 – subparagraph 1a (new)

The leak detection and repair programme shall also outline how the operator intends to map components with high risk of methane leaks. They shall also describe how they intend to replace all of these with new innovative technologies that significantly reduces this risk by 2030.

Amendment 528 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The competent authorities may require th~~e operator to amend the programme taking into account the requirements~~at the leak detection and repair programme ensure no amount of significant methane emissions goes undetected and continues unabated. The competent authorities may require the operator to amend the programme taking into account the requirements of this Regulation. The [amount of significant methane emissions] shall be established by the operator for each of its operated assets taking into account the reported methane emissions according to Article 12(1) to (3), and further specified through a methodology described in a Guidance Document to be made available by the Commission 6 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

Amendment 529 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The competent authorities may require the operator to amend the programme taking into account the requirements of this Regulation without undue delay, but no later than 1 month after the operator receives the request for amendment.

Amendment 53 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) According to the Union’s greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) inventories data, 53 % of anthropogenic methane emissions come from agriculture, 26 % from waste and the energy sector is estimated to be responsible for 19% of methane emissions within the Union. This does not include methane emissions linked to the Union’s fossil energy consumption which are occurring outside the Union. The EU is the world’s largest importer of fossil gas, thus the Union is an important driver of global methane emissions.

Amendment 530 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The competent authorities may require the operator to amend the programme taking into account the requirements of this Regulation and the CEN standard or the corresponding CEN Technical specification document.

Amendment 531 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 532 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 533 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 534 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. The Commission shall issue a mandate to the European standardisation body concerned to establish technical specifications, European standards or harmonised European standards on leak detection and repair instruments and methodologies. Harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union shall be presumed to be in conformity with the requirements referred to in this Article.

Amendment 535 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment 536 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. To develop technical specifications, European standards, or harmonised European standards on leak detection and repair instruments and procedures, the Commission shall issue a mandate to the competent European standardization authority. Harmonized standards or parts of them that have had their references published in the European Union's Official Journal are assumed to be in compliance with this Article's requirements.

Amendment 537 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By … [618 months from the date ~~of entry into force of this Regulation~~the competent authority accepts the program referred in paragraph 1], operators shall carry out a survey of all relevant components under their responsibility in accordance with the leak detection and repair programme referred in paragraph 1.

Amendment 538 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By … [612 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall carry out a survey of all relevant components, excluding low-risk sources in accordance with the definition in Article 2(8a) under their responsibility in accordance with the leak detection and repair programme referred in paragraph 1.

Amendment 539 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By … [612 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall carry out a survey of all relevant components under their responsibility, with the exception of low-risk sources, in accordance with the leak detection and repair programme referred in paragraph 1.

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) According to the Union’s greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) inventories data, the energy sector is estimated to be responsible for 19% of methane emissions within the Union. This does not include methane emissions linked to the Union’s fossil energy consumption which are occurring outside the UnDoes not affect the English version.)

Amendment 540 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By … [612 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall carry out a survey of all ~~relevant~~high priority components under their responsibility in accordance with the leak detection and repair programme referred in paragraph 1.

Amendment 541 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By … [612 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall carry out a survey of all relevant components under their responsibility in accordance with the leak detection and repair programme referred in paragraph 1.

Amendment 542 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By … [612 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall ~~carry out~~initiate a survey of all relevant components under their responsibility in accordance with the leak detection and repair programme referred in paragraph 1.

Amendment 543 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 544 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 545 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 546 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys ~~shall be repeated every three months.~~ will be conducted on the basis of sectoral differentiation, with frequencies and minimum detection thresholds different for the upstream, midstream and downstream gas sector. In midstream sector: a) compressor stations, underground storage LNG-terminals will be surveyed every 6 months, searching for a minimum leak size of 400g/h and every 12 months for a minimum leak size of 20 g/h. b) regulating and metering stations will be surveyed every 12 months searching for a minimum leak size of 20 g/h. c) valve stations will be surveyed every 24 months searching for a minimum leak size of 20g/h. LDAR campaigns at the distribution level will follow a performance-based approach setting inspection intervals consistent with the sensitivity to leakage of the material that constitute the network: a) grey cast iron networks will be surveyed every 6 months; b) asbestos networks will be surveyed every 12 months; c) ductile cast iron networks will be surveyed every 24 months; d) non protected steel networks will be surveyed every 36 months; e) polyethylene, PVC or protected steel (<=16 bar) networks will be surveyed every 60 months. These inspection frequencies represent the minimum for LDAR campaigns.The CEN will further specify and adopt the methodologies for inspection intervals, eventually reducing the periods between inspections. Operators may use continuous monitoring systems instead of or in addition to LDAR investigations if the competent authorities approve their use in the context of the LDAR programme mentioned in paragraph 1 and in accordance with the elements outlined in Part 1 of Annex I. Through national/local pipeline integrity management regulations and guidelines, such as those defined in EN 1594, procedures are in place to prevent any leakage for protected steel > 16 bar. Incident related emissions such as third party damage are detected on occurrence and repaired as soon as possible.

Amendment 547 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys ~~shall be repeated every three months.~~ in mid-stream sector will be for compressor station, underground storage LNG-Terminal every 6 months for a minimum leak size searched for of 400g/h and every 12 months of 20g/h. This latter case also applies to the regulating and metering station. For valve stations, leak detection and repair surveys in mid- stream sector will be every 24 months for a minimum leak size searched for of 20g/h. The leak detection and repair program for Distribution System Operators is designed using a performance-based methodology based on the leakage sensitivity of the material the pipelines are made of. Therefore, the surveys shall be repeated every 6 months in the case of grey cast iron, every 12 months in the case of asbestos, every 24 months in the case of ductile cast iron, every 36 months in the case of non protected steel and every 60 months in the case of polyethylene, PVC or protected steel (<= 16 bar). The inspection intervals described above represent the minimum for LDAR campaigns.The CEN standard will further specify and modify methodology for establishing inspection intervals, which can only result in shorter times between inspections than those listed above. Operators may use continuous monitoring systems instead of or in addition to leak detection and repair surveys if the competent authorities approve their use in the context of the leak detection and repair programme mentioned in paragraph 1 and in accordance with the elements outlined in Part 1 of Annex I.Through national/local pipeline integrity management regulations and guidelines, such as those defined in EN 1594, procedures are in place to prevent any leakage for protected steel > 16 bar. Incident related emissions such as third party damage are detected on occurence and repaired as soon as possible.

Amendment 548 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall ~~be repeated every three months.~~ occur at the following frequencies: (1) at least once every month, as required by this legislation, if using an optical gas imaging camera or any other device that has a similar state of the art detection limit (17g/hr); or (2) according to the frequencies set forth in an alternative fugitive emissions management program determined by the competent authority. Operators may use alternative fugitive emissions management programs, provided the operators can document to the competent authorities that such programs will reduce emissions as effectively as a program of monthly OGI inspections and approve its use in the context of the leak detection and repair programme referred to in paragraph 1 and in accordance with the elements set out in Part 1 of Annex I.

Amendment 549 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every ~~three months~~month. Depending on the leakage susceptibility of the material the pipelines are made of, leak detection and repair surveys may be repeated every three months for lower risk infrastructure, as specified by the Commission. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by specifying the characteristics and standards for lower risk infrastructure.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) Given that upstream exploration and production, fossil gas gathering and processing also produces naphtha and natural gas liquids for use in the petrochemical sector and results in methane emissions, the petrochemical sector should be subject to the same measures on monitoring and reporting, leak detection and repair, and limits to venting and flaring as the energy sector.

Amendment 550 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every three months, unless surveys are complemented by more frequently deployed advanced equipment and monitoring methods that allow detection of leaks ensuring no amount of significant methane emissions goes undetected and continue unabated..

Amendment 551 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every three months or less for surveys complemented by more frequently deployed advanced equipment and monitoring methods that allow detection ensuring no amount of significant methane emissions goes undetected and continue unabated.

Amendment 552 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every ~~three months.~~six months. Operates may use continuous monitoring systems in place of or in combination with periodical surveys

Amendment 553 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every ~~three month~~six months. Operators may use continuous monitoring systems in place of or in combination with periodical surveys.

Amendment 554 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Klemen GROŠELJ, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicola DANTI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be ~~repeated every three months.~~ shall be continued according to the schedule in the leak detection and repair programme referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 555 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be ~~repeated every three months~~continued according to the schedule in the leak detection and repair programme.

Amendment 556 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated ~~every three months~~according to the type of asset and size of leak to search for.

Amendment 557 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated at least every three months.

Amendment 558 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every t~~hre~~welve months.

Amendment 559 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every ~~three~~ months.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) Given that upstream exploration and production, fossil gas gathering and processing also produces naphtha and natural gas liquids for use in the petrochemical sector and results in methane emissions, the petrochemical sector should be subject to the measures on monitoring and reporting, leak detection and repair, and limits to venting and flaring as the energy sector.

Amendment 560 #

Claudia GAMON, Morten PETERSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Irena JOVEVA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every ~~three~~ months.

Amendment 561 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Alternative methodology which is demonstrated to the competent authority to reduce emissions at least as muchas the methodologies in point (a) and (b) at their prescribed frequencies. The alternative methodology may be applied ata different frequency than the default methodologies or may be effectively continuous..[---1] [-- -1]Note: In the alternative, this could be the subject of a delegated act and, in this way, ensure that the regulation is not stuck on particular technologies and otherwise allow for technical progress.

Amendment 562 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In carrying out the surveys, 3. operators shall use ~~devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or more.~~ at least one of the following methodologies: (a) Monthly Optical Gas Imagining (OGI) inspections. By 31 December 2023 the Commission shall adopt a Delegated Act in accordance with Article 31 to establish the modalities of the OGI inspections. Operators shall repair all components found to be emitting by OGI inspections, besides for the exceptions defined in paragraph 4. (b) If OGI inspections cannot be performed, regular inspections with a volatile organic compound (VOC) instrument detector.For VOC instrument detector, any emissions causing readings over 500 ppmv must be repaired. (c) Alternative methodology, including continuous point sensing, which is demonstrated to the competent authority to reduce emissions at least as much as the methodologies in point (a) and (b) at their prescribed frequencies. The alternative methodology may be applied at a different frequency than the default methodologies or may be effectively continuous.

Amendment 563 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In carrying out the ~~surveys, operators shall use devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or more~~periodic surveys or in using continuous monitoring, operators shall use dectecting devices with the capability to detect the leak size corresponding to the relevant leaks searched for in the mid-stream table and [20g/h] for the downstream table. The CEN standard should define the type of device and methodology to detect the related leak size that has to be captured as mentioned in the tables above. Before the standard is available, the competent authorities shall validate the detection devices within the submitted LDAR program.

Amendment 564 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In carrying out the ~~surveys, operators shall use devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or mor~~periodic surveys or in using continuous monitoring, operators shall use detecting devices with the capability to detect the leak size corresponding to the relevant leaks searched for in the mid-stream table and [20g/h] for the downstream table. The type of equipment and methods to detect the associated leak size that must be collected shall be defined by the CEN standard. The competent authorities must validate the detecting devices included in the submitted LDAR program before the standard is available.

Amendment 565 #

3. In carrying out the monthly surveys, operators shall use emissions detection devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components ~~of 500 parts per million or more~~using an optical imaging (OGI) device capable of imaging a methane emission of 17g/hour or, when OGI inspections cannot be performed, a volatile organic compound (VOC) instrument detector capable of detecting a concentration of 10 ppmv. Alternative methodology can be used if they can demonstrate to the competent authority at least similar detection effectiveness.

Amendment 566 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In carrying out the ~~surveys, operators shall use devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or mo~~periodic surveys or in using a continuous monitoring, operators shall use devices with the capability to detect the leak size corresponding to the relevant leaks. The CEN standard should define the type of device and methodology to detect the related leak size that has to be captured.

Amendment 567 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In carrying out the ~~surveys~~periodic surveys or in using continuous monitoring system, operators shall use devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of ~~500 parts per million or more~~at least 3 kg/h.

Amendment 568 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In carrying out the surveys, operators shall use ~~devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or more~~best available technologies.

Amendment 569 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In carrying out the surveys, operators shall use ~~devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or more.~~one or more devices under point a, b, c

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)

(4 b) According to the International Energy Agency, petrochemicals account for 14% and 8% of total primary demand for oil and fossil gas, respectively, and will become the world’s biggest driver of oil demand – ahead of trucks, aviation and shipping.1a _________________ 1a International Energy Agency. The Future of Petrochemicals: Towards More Sustainable Plastics and Fertilizers. Pages 11 and 27

Amendment 570 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In carrying out ~~the surveys,~~periodic surveys or in using continuos monitoring system operators shall use devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of ~~500 parts per million or more~~3 kg/h.

Amendment 571 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In carrying out the surveys, operators shall use ~~devices that allow detecti~~at least one of ~~loss of methane from components of 500 part~~the following methodologies as spe~~r million or more.~~cified:

Amendment 572 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 Proposal for a regulation

3. In carrying out the surveys, operators shall use devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 2 500 parts per million or more.

Amendment 573 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point a (new)

(a) devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or more;

Amendment 574 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b (new)

(b) devices with the whole spectrum of suitable advanced technology and in the future developed innovative technology with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound. such as optical permanent or non-permanent gas imaging, satellite technology, sensor, technology, trucks drones or engineers calculation;

Amendment 575 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point c (new)

(c) devices using the alternative methodology which is demonstrated to the competent authority to reduce emissions at least as much as the methodologies in point (a) at their prescribed frequencies. The alternative methodology may be applied at different frequencies than the default ones or may be effectively continuous.

Amendment 576 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Monthly Optical Gas Imagining(OGI) inspections. By 31 December 2023 the Commission shall adopt a Delegated Act in accordance with Article 31 to establish the modalities of the OGI monthly inspections. Operators shall repair all components found to be emitting by OGI inspections, besides for the exceptions defined in paragraph 4.

Amendment 577 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Research capacities to develop more precise technology to detect methane leakage and to reduce deployment of human ressources and costs for the operators or the third party service provider shall be encouraged with financial incentives and the emphasis of current EU-research programmes such as Horizon Europe.

Amendment 578 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3 b. If OGI inspections cannot be performed, monthly inspections with a volatile organic compound (VOC) instrument detector capable of detecting a concentration of 50 ppmv. For VOC instrument detector, any emissions causing readings over 500 ppmv must be repaired.

Amendment 579 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane. The repair or replacement of the components referred to in the first subparagraph shall take place immediately after detection, or as soon as possible thereafter but no later than five days after detection, provided operators can demonstrate that safety or technical considerations do not allow immediate action and provided operators establish a repair and monitoring schedule. Safety and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as referred to in the second subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account safety to personnel and humans in proximity, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss, accessibility to component, availability of replacement of the component. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methane emissions than in the absence of the repair. Where a system shutdown is required before the repair or replacement can be undertaken, operators shall minimise the leak within one day of detection and shall repair the leak by the end of the next scheduled system shutdown or within a year, whichever is sooner.deleted

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)

(4 b) Similar to pipelines, methane leakage also occurs during shipping of liquefied natural gas.

Amendment 580 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

Amendment 581 #

Heléne FRITZON, Erik BERGKVIST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall ~~repair or replace all components found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane~~make a first attempt to repair all detected leaks no later than five days after detection. Where the first attempt referred to in the first subparagraph is not successful or possible due to safety, administrative, or technical considerations, the operators shall establish a repair and monitoring schedule no later than [30] days after detection.

Amendment 582 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane with new and sustainable technologies that ensures long-term protection against future leaks.

Amendment 583 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be ~~emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane~~leaking material amounts of methane if such repair or replacement results in a net reduction of overall methane emissions within a year.

Amendment 584 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be ~~emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane~~leaking. As soon as the technology becomes commercially available, operators shall deploy continuous emissions monitoring.

Amendment 585 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~methane at a concentration higher than 1 000 parts per million (ppm) according to risk-based consideration.

Amendment 586 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methan~~according to paragraph 3 and schedule the repair as part of their repair programme.

Amendment 587 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~.

Amendment 588 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~.

Amendment 589 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methan~~methane at flow rate at least 3 kg/h or more.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)

(4 c) Similar to pipelines, methane leakage also occurs during shipping of liquified natural gas.

Amendment 590 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be ~~emitting 500 parts per million or more of~~leaking methane.

Amendment 591 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of~~ methane.

Amendment 592 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 593 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3 kg/h or more of methane.

Amendment 594 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The repair or replacement of the components referred to in the first subparagraph shall take place immediately after detection, or as soon as possible ~~thereafter but no later than five days after detection, provided operator~~but no later than thirty days. Where the repair referred to in the first subparagraph is not successful or possible due to safety, administrative, or technical considerations, the operators shall establish a repair and monitoring schedule for leaks above [20 g/h] no later than [30] days after detection. The repair and monitoring schedule referred to in the second subparagraph shall be set so that the found leakages are repaired without unnecessary delays can ~~demonstrate that safety or technical considerations do not allow immediate action and provided operators establish a repair and monitoring schedule~~d the environmental impact is minimized, while respecting the safety, administrative and technical considerations. The detailed procedures to do so will be described in the CEN standard or corresponding technical specification document referred in [new paragraph 1].

Amendment 595 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The repair or replacement of the components referred to in the first subparagraph shall take place immediately after detection, or as soon as possible thereafter but no later than five days after detection, provided operators can demonstrate that safety or technical considerations do not allow immediate action and provided operators establish a repair and monitoring schedule. for a first attempt but no later than thirty days. Where the repair referred to in the first subparagraph is not successful or possible due to safety, administrative, or technical considerations, the operators shall establish a repair and monitoring schedule for leaks above [20 g/h] no later than [30] days after detection. The repair and monitoring schedule referred to in the second subparagraph shall be set so that the found leakages are repaired without unnecessary delays and the environmental impact is minimized, while respecting the safety, administrative and technical considerations. The detailed procedures to do so will be described in the CEN standard or corresponding technical specification document referred in [new paragraph 1].

Amendment 596 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The operators shall apply gradual reduction of methane leakage based on risk assessment, starting with the repair of methane emissions higher than 10 000 ppm. Within 3 years or when 75% of the methane emissions of the installation fall below 10 000 ppm – whichever occurs first – , the operator shall start the repair and replace of all compounds found to be emitting 1000 ppm or more. The repair or replacement of the components referred to in the first subparagraph shall take place immediately after detection, or as soon as possible thereafter but no later than five days after detection, provided operators can demonstrate that safety or technical considerations do not allow immediate action and provided operators establish a repair and monitoring schedule.

Amendment 597 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicola DANTI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The repair or replacement of the components referred to in the first subparagraph shall ~~take place~~be prioritised according to the potential hazard and emission rate of the leak. High priority and hazardous methane leaks shall be repaired immediately after detection, or as soon as possible thereafter but no later than five days after detection, provided operators can demonstrate that safety or technical considerations do not allow immediate action and provided operators establish a repair and monitoring schedule.

Amendment 598 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The repair ~~or replacement of the components~~and monitoring schedule referred to in the ~~first~~second subparagraph shall take place immediately after detection, or as soon as possible thereafter but no later than five days after detection, provided operators can demonstrate that safety or technical considerations do not allow immediate action and provided operators establish a repair and monitoring schedulefollow the existing European standards and guarantee that the environmental impact is minimized, while respecting safety, administrative, and technical considerations.

Amendment 599 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

TWhe re~~pair or replacement of the components~~ the first attempt referred to in the first subparagraph shall take place immediately after detection, or as soon as possible thereafter but no later than five days after detection, provided operators can demonstrate that safety or technical considerations do not allow immediate action and providedis not successful or possible due to safety, administrative, or technical considerations, the operators shall establish a repair and monitoring schedule no later than [30] days after detection.

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 at the latest. The European Green Deal Communication14 indicates that the decarbonisation of the gas sector will be facilitated, including by addressing the issue of energy-related methane emissions. The Commission adopted an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions (‘the Methane Strategy’) in October 2020 setting out measures to cut methane emissions in the EU, including in the energy sector, and internationally. In Regulation (EU) 2021/111915 (‘European Climate Law’), the Union has enshrined into legislation the target of economy-wide climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and also established a binding Union domestic reduction commitment of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) of at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. T~~o achieve that level of GHG emission reductions,~~he Commission indicates in its accompanying Impact Assessment that 77% of projected methane emissions can be abated at less than the sum of social benefits. A minimum reduction of 80% of methane emissions ~~from~~in the energy sector ~~should decrease by around 58% by 2030 compared to 2020~~by 2030, alongside a decline in the use of fossil fuels, would therefore capture the social benefits of methane mitigation at less than their cost and could lead to a fossil free economy by 2035. This will contribute positively to limiting global warming to 1.5°C and would allow the EU to effectively take the lead in fighting methane emissions and strengthening energy security. _________________ 14 COM(2019) 640 final. 15 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021).

Amendment 600 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The repair or replacement of the components referred to in the first subparagraph shall take place immediately after detection, or as soon as possible thereafter ~~but no later than five days after detection, provided~~, unless operators can demonstrate that safety or, technical or materiality considerations do not allow or suggest immediate action and provided operators establish a repair and monitoring schedule based on industry best practices and guidelines..

Amendment 601 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 602 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 603 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 604 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The repair or replacement of the components referred to in th~~e first~~is subparagraph shall take place immediately after detection, or as soon as possible thereafter but no later than five days after detection, provided operators can demonstrate that safety or technical considerations do not allow immediate action and provided operators establish a repair and monitoring schedule.

Amendment 605 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 606 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

If however carrying out an immediate repair would lead to a worse environmental outcome in terms of emissions, that is to a situation where amount of methane vented during repair would exceed the amount of methane that would leak in the absence of repair, the operator shall seek approval by competent authorities to postpone the repair until the next scheduled system shutdown.

Amendment 607 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Safety, administrative and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as referred to in the second and third subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account: (a) safety ~~to personnel and humans in proximity, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss,~~humans and objects in proximity; (b) scheduled maintenance; (c) significant deterioration of the gas supply; (d) disproportionate impact on the gas supply to end users; (e) permitting processes requirement or required administrative authorization; (f) accessibility to component,; (g) availability of ~~replacement of the component~~parts necessary for the repair. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of ~~methane~~greenhouse gas emissions than in the absence of the repair.

Amendment 608 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Safety and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as referred to in the second subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account safety to personnel and humans in proximity, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss, accessibility to component, availability of replacement of the component. It shall be possible to perform repair based on the availability of skilled workforce when a greater reduction in the total methane loss from a distribution grid can be achieved by repair measures elsewhere in the grid with the available personnel and technical capabilities. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methane emissions than in the absence of the repair.

Amendment 609 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Safety and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as referred to in the second subparagraph, shall be limited to ~~taking into account~~where: (a) there is a serious risk to safety tof personnel and or other humans in proximity~~, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss, accessibility to component, availability of~~ to the detected leak, (b) any adverse environmental impacts of taking action would be greater than the environmental benefits of taking action, (c) the relevant component is not accessible, and (d) a replacement of the component is not available. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methane emissions than in the absence of the repair.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 at the latest. The European Green Deal Communication14 indicates that the decarbonisation of the gas sector will be facilitated, including by addressing the issue of energy-related methane emissions. The Commission adopted an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions (‘the Methane Strategy’) in October 2020 setting out measures to cut methane emissions in the EU, including in the energy sector, and internationally. In Regulation (EU) 2021/111915 (‘European Climate Law’), the Union has enshrined into legislation the target of economy-wide climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and also established a binding Union domestic reduction commitment of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) of at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. ~~To achie~~Given that ~~level of GHG emission reductions, methane emissions from the energy sector should decrease by around 58% by 2030 compared to 2020. _________________~~ the International Energy Agency has found that methane emissions from the energy sector must be reduced by 75% by 2030 to stay within 1.5C1a, the Regulation should set a binding reduction objective of 75% by 2030. This will ensure that the objectives set in the European Climate Law are reached and capture the economic, environmental and social benefits of methane abatement. _________________ 1a International Energy Agency Net Zero by 2050 A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector report 14 COM(2019) 640 final. 15 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021).

Amendment 610 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

~~Safety and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as~~The repair and monitoring schedule referred to in the second subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account safety to personnel and humans in proximity, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss, accessibility to component, availability of replacement of the component. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methane emissions than in the absence of the repairfollow the existing European standards and guarantee that the environmental impact is minimized, while respecting safety, administrative, and technical considerations.

Amendment 611 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicola DANTI, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Safety, administrative and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as referred to in the second subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account safety to ~~personnel and human~~humans and objects in proximity, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss, accessibility to component, availability of ~~replac~~parts necessary for the repair, impact on the gas supply, permitting requirements o~~f the component~~r required administrative authorization. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methane emissions than in the absence of the repair.

Amendment 612 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Safety, administrative and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as referred to in the ~~second~~previous subparagraphs, shall be limited to taking into account safety to personnel ~~and~~, humans and objects in proximity, environmental impacts, ~~concentration of methane loss, accessibility to component, availability of replacement of the component. Environmental~~scheduled maintenance, significant deterioration of the gas supply, disproportionate impact con~~siderations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methane emissions than in the absence of~~ the gas supply to end users, permitting processes requirement or required administrative authorization, accessibility to component, availability of parts necessary for the repair.

Amendment 613 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 614 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 615 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicola DANTI, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 616 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Safety, administrative and technical considerations ~~that do not allow immediate action~~, as referred to in the second and third subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account: • safety to personnel and humans in proximity, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss, accessibility to component, availability of replacement of the component. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methane emissions than in the absence ofhumans and objects in proximity, • significant deterioration of the gas supply, • continuity of supply to end consumers, • administrative authorizations, • accessibility to component, • availability of parts necessary for the repair.

Amendment 617 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

Where a system shutdown is required before the repair or replacement can be undertaken, operators shall minimise the leak within one day of detection and shall repair the leak by the end of the next scheduled system shutdown or within a year, whichever is sooner. If however carrying out an earlier repair would lead to a worse environmental outcome in terms of emissions, that is to a situation where amount of methane vented during repair would exceed the amount of methane that would leak in the absence of repair, the operator shall seek approval by competent authorities to postpone the repair until the next scheduled system shutdown.

Amendment 618 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

Where a system shutdown is required before the repair or replacement can be undertaken, operators shall minimisze the leak within one day of detection and shall repair the leak by the end of the next scheduled system shutdown or within a year~~, whichever is sooner~~. In any case, the operator can justify to competent authorities not to repair a leak if the associated abatement costs are disproportionate or in the case of very low emitting leaks. Proportionality criteria will be established by the relevant European competent authorities.

Amendment 619 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. The European Green Deal Communication14 indicates that the decarbonisation of the gas sector will be facilitated, including by addressing the issue of energy-related methane emissions. The Commission adopted an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions (‘the Methane Strategy’) in October 2020 setting out measures to cut methane emissions in the EU, including in the energy sector, and internationally. In Regulation (EU) 2021/111915 (‘European Climate Law’), the Union has enshrined into legislation the target of economy-wide climate neutrality by 2050 and also established a binding Union domestic reduction ~~commitmen~~target of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) of at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. To achieve that level of GHG emission reductions, methane emissions from the energy sector should decrease by around 58% by 2030 compared to 2020. _________________ 14 COM(2019) 640 final. 15 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021).

Amendment 620 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

Where, due to one or more of the conditions in the third subparagraph is applying, a system shutdown is required before the repair or replacement can be undertaken, operators shall minimise the leak within one day of detection and shall repair the leak by the end of the next scheduled system shutdown or within a year, whichever is sooner.

Amendment 621 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

Where a system shutdown is required before the repair or replacement can be undertaken, operators shall minimise the leak within one day of detection and shall repair the leak by the end of the next scheduled system shutdown or within a year, whichever is soonerIn any case, the operator can justify to competent authorities not to repair a leak if the associated abatement costs are disproportionate. Proportionality criteria will be established by the relevant European competent authorities.

Amendment 622 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

~~Where a system shutdown is required before the repair or replacement can be undertaken, operators shall minimise the leak within one day of detection and shall repair the leak by the end of the~~ In any case, if the related abatement costs are disproportionate, the operator may justify to competent authorities that the leak should not be repaired. The pertinexnt ~~scheduled system shutdown or within a year, whichever is sooner~~European responsible agencies will develop proportionality criteria.

Amendment 623 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

Where a system shutdown is required before the repair or replacement can be undertaken, operators shall minimise the leak within one day of detection and shall repair the leak by the end of the next scheduled system shutdown or within a year, whichever is soonerthe emission abatement cost for a repair is higher than the limit set by ACER, the operators shall postpone the repair provided that they disclose to the competent authority the calculation details in the repair and monitoring schedule.

Amendment 624 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 – point a (new)

(a) safety to humans and objects in proximity,

Amendment 625 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 – point b (new)

(b) significant deterioration of the gas supply,

Amendment 626 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 – point c (new)

Amendment 627 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 – point d (new)

(d) administrative authorizations,

Amendment 628 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 – point e (new)

(e) accessibility to component,

Amendment 629 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 – point f (new)

(f) availability of parts necessary for the repair.

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) Methane emissions associated with fossil fuels can never be fully eliminated. All gas infrastructure is prone to leak and the clearest pathway to reduce methane emissions is by phasing out fossil gas and preventing the development of new fossil gas infrastructure, such as import pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. Moreover, hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations are particularly emissive, and the Union should therefore prohibit all new operations and halt all the existing ones. Therefore, Member States should develop comprehensive strategies, including plans with timelines and intermediate targets to reach the objective of a phase-out of fossil gas by 2035. Such plans should be linked to the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) framework and, though focused on eliminating demand for non-renewable gas, should seek to align national policies in other frameworks to prevent and unwind fossil gas lock-in.

Amendment 630 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a (new)

Where the emission abatement cost for a repair is higher than the limit set by ACER, the operators shall postpone the repair provided that they disclose to the competent authority the calculation details in the repair and monitoring schedule.

Amendment 631 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicola DANTI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a (new)

The operator can justify to competent authorities not to repair a leak if the associated abatement costs are disproportionate. Proportionality criteria will be established by the relevant European competent authorities.

Amendment 632 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Operators shall make a first attempt to repair all detected leaks no later than five days after detection. Where the first attempt referred to in the first subparagraph is not successful or possible due to safety, administrative or technical considerations, the operators shall establish a repair and monitoring schedule no later than 30 days after detection. The repair and monitoring schedule referred to in the second subparagraph shall follow the existing European standards and guarantee that the environmental impact is minimized, while respecting safety, administrative and technical considerations. Safety, administrative and technical considerations, as referred to in the second and third subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account safety to humans and objects in proximity, significant deterioration of the gas supply, continuity of supply to end consumers, administrative authorizations, accessibility to component and availability of parts necessary for the repair. Where the emission abatement cost for a repair is higher than the limit set by ACER, the operators shall postpone the repair provided that they disclose to the competent authority the calculation details in the repair and monitoring schedule.

Amendment 633 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out pursuant to paragraph 4, and no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successful. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting below 500 parts per million of methane, no later than three months after the emissions were detected, to check whether the size of loss of methane has changed. Where a higher risk to safety or a higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities may recommend that surveys of the relevant components take place more frequently.deleted

Amendment 634 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall re-survey components that were found to be ~~emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane during any of the previous surveys~~leaking methane as soon as possible after the repair carried out pursuant to paragraph 4, and no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successful. Competent authorities can consider the leaks repaired when an infra-red camera does not detect emissions or when an instrument does not detect a concentration of hydrocarbons above 500 ppm. When continuous point sensing technologies are used, the repair is determined to be validated if no emissions are detected following the repair.

Amendment 635 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall re-survey components that were found to be ~~emitting 500 parts per million or more of~~leaking methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out pursuant to paragraph 4, and no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successful. Competent authorities can consider the leaks repaired when an infra-red camera does not detect emissions or when an instrument does not detect a concentration of hydrocarbons above 500 ppm.

Amendment 636 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out pursuant to paragraph 4, and no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successful. When continuous technologies are used, the repair is determined to be validated if no emissions are detected following the repair.

Amendment 637 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall ~~survey~~check for leakage components that were ~~found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out~~repaired or replaced pursuant to paragraph 4, immediately and no later than ~~15 days~~ there~~after to ensure that the repair was successful~~e months.

Amendment 638 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall ~~survey~~check for leakage components that were ~~found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out~~repaired or replaced pursuant to paragraph 45, ~~and~~immediately if possible but no later than ~~15 days~~ there~~after to ensure that the repair was successful~~e months.

Amendment 639 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall ~~survey~~check for leakage components that were ~~found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out~~repaired or replaced pursuant to paragraph 45, ~~and~~immediately if possible but no later than ~~15 days~~ there~~after to ensure that the repair was successful~~e months.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) Methane emissions are included in the scope of the Union greenhouse gas reduction targets for 2030 set out in the European Climate Law and the binding national emission reduction targets under Regulation (EU) 2018/84216 . However, there is currently no Union level legal framework setting out specific ~~measures~~targets and measures covering all sectors, including the energy sector, for the reduction of anthropogenic methane emissions leading t~~he energy sector~~o a significant reduction of methane emissions in the EU by 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement. In addition, whilst Directive 2010/7517 on industrial emissions covers methane emissions from the refining of mineral oil and gas, it does not cover other activities in the energy sector. _________________ 16 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018). 17 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010).

Amendment 640 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall re-survey components ~~that were found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane~~ during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out pursuant to paragraph 4, and no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successful.

Amendment 641 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million or more of methane~~at the concentration set in paragraph 4 during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out pursuant to paragraph 4, and no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successful.

Amendment 642 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting ~~500 parts per million~~3 kg/h or more of methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out pursuant to paragraph 4, and no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successful.

Amendment 643 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 644 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting below 500 parts per million of methane, no later than three months after the emissions were detected, to check whether the size of loss of methane has changed.deleted

Amendment 645 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 646 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 647 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting ~~below 500 parts per million of methane~~and were not repaired due to application of an exception listed in paragraph 4, no later than three months after the emissions were detected, to check whether the si~~ze of loss of methane has changed~~tuation has changed. Where a higher risk to safety or a higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities may recommend that surveys of the relevant components take place more frequently.

Amendment 648 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting below ~~500 parts per million of methane~~17 gram per hour of methane, and were not repaired due to application of an exception listed in paragraph 4, no later than three months after the emissions were detected, to check whether the size of loss of methane has changed.

Amendment 649 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting below ~~500 parts per million of methane, no later than three months after the emissions were detected~~the concentration set in paragraph 4, to check whether the size of loss of methane has changed.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In this context, this Regulation should apply to the reduction of methane emissions in oil and fossil gas upstream exploration and production, fossil gas gathering and processing, gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquid fossil gas (LNG) terminals, as well as to operating underground and surface coalmines, closed and abandoned underground coal mines. This regulation must be proportionate to the objective to be achieved and must take into consideration the different starting points of Member States in the energy transition.

Amendment 650 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting below ~~500 parts per million~~3 kg/h of methane, no later than three months after the emissions were detected, to check whether the size of loss of methane has changed.

Amendment 651 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 652 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3

~~Where a higher risk to safety or a higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities may recommend that surveys of the relevant components take place more frequently.~~deleted

Amendment 653 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3

~~Where a higher risk to safety or a higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities may recommend that surveys of the relevant components take place more frequently.~~deleted

Amendment 654 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3

~~Where a higher risk to safety or a higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities may recommend that surveys of the relevant components take place more frequently.~~deleted

Amendment 655 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3

Where a higher risk to safety or a higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities ~~may recommend~~shall request that surveys of the relevant components take place more frequently.

Amendment 656 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3

Where a higher risk to safety or a higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities may re~~commend~~quire that surveys of the relevant components take place more frequently.

Amendment 657 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

Regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. Without prejudice to the reporting obligations pursuant to paragraph 7, operators shall record all identified leaks, irrespective of their size, and shall continually survey them to ensure that they are repaired in accordance with paragraph 4. Operators shall keep the record for at least ten years and shall provide that information to competent authorities upon their request.deleted

Amendment 658 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Without prejudice to the reporting obligations pursuant to paragraph 7, operators shall record all identified leaks, irrespective of their size, and shall ~~continual~~regularly survey them to ensure that they are repaired in accordance with paragraph 4.

Amendment 659 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In this context, this Regulation should apply to the reduction of methane emissions in oil and fossil gas upstream exploration and production, fossil gas gathering and processing, gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquiefied fossil gas (LNG) tankers and terminals, as well as toin operating underground and surface coalmines, and closed and abandoned underground coal mines and in the petrochemical sector.

Amendment 660 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Without prejudice to the reporting obligations pursuant to paragraph 78, operators shall record all identified leaks, irrespective of their size, and shall continually survey them to ensure that they are repaired in accordance with paragraph 4.

Amendment 661 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Operators shall keep the record for at least ten years and shall provide that information to competent authorities upon their request without undue delay.

Amendment 662 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1

Within one month after each survey, operators shall submit a report with the results of the survey ~~and a~~summarising the leaks that could not be repaired and the corresponding repair and monitoring schedule to the competent authorities of the Member State where the relevant assets are located. The report shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 663 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1

Within one month after each survey or every six months if using a continuous monitoring system, operators shall submit a report with the results of the survey and a repair and monitoring schedule to the competent authorities of the Member State where the relevant assets are located. The report shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 664 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1

Within one ~~month~~year after each survey, operators shall submit a report with the results of the survey and a repair and monitoring schedule to the competent authorities of the Member State where the relevant assets are located. The report shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 665 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1

~~Within one month after each survey, o~~Operators shall submit an annual report with the results of the survey and a repair and monitoring schedule to the competent authorities of the Member State where the relevant assets are located. The report shall include at least the elements set out in Part 2 of Annex I.

Amendment 666 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 667 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 668 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2

The competent authorities may require the operator to amend the report or the repair and monitoring schedule taking into account the requirements of this Regulation without undue delay, but no later than 1 calendar month after the operator receives such notice.

Amendment 669 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2

The competent authorities may require the operator to amend the report or the repair and monitoring schedule taking into account the requirements of this Regulation and CEN Standard.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In this context, this Regulation should apply to the reduction of methane emissions in oil and fossil gas upstream exploration and production, fossil gas gathering and processing, gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquid fossil gas (LNG) terminals and ships, as well as to operating underground and surface coalmines, closed and abandoned underground coal mines, in the energy and petrochemical sectors.

Amendment 670 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 9

9. Member States shall ensure that certification, accreditation schemes or equivalent qualification schemes, including suitable training programmes, and qualified instructors are available for service providers with respect to the surveys.

Amendment 671 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 9

9. Member States shall ensure that certification, accreditation schemes or equivalent qualification schemes, including suitable training programmes, are available for service providers and for operators with respect to the surveys.

Amendment 672 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. The Commission shall issue a mandate to the European standardisation body concerned to establish standards on leak detection and repair instruments, methodologies, including scope of the survey depending on operators, programme and repair or replace criteria.Operators shall prepare their programmes according to these standard.The standards shall include following groups: (a) fittings and other equipment - whose construction may cause external leaks, (b) open ends of gas pipes - bleed and blow-off pipes, unsealed spigots of pressure gauge valves, bleed valves, etc., (c) joints - including flanged, bolted or quick-connect joints, (d) seals on turbines, compressors, motor compressors, etc., e) other / other - other potential leakage points not falling into the categories defined above

Amendment 673 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Member States may consider non- compliance with this Article as an offence according to the Protection of the environment through criminal law.

Amendment 674 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in ~~the following situations~~case of an emergency and be strictly limited to the following situations only where venting and flaring cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 675 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:

Amendment 676 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:

Amendment 677 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:

Amendment 678 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:

Amendment 679 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:

Amendment 68 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

Amendment 680 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:

Amendment 681 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:

Amendment 682 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:

Amendment 683 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) in case of an emergency or malfunction; an~~deleted

Amendment 684 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) in case of an emergency or malfunction~~; and~~ or where safety of the personnel or the system or security of supply would be endangered without the venting;

Amendment 685 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) in case of an emergency, incidents or malfunction or where impacting safety or security of supply; and

Amendment 686 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) in case of an emergency, incidents or malfunction~~; and~~ or where impacting safety or security of supply;

Amendment 687 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) in case of an emergency, incidents or malfunction or where impacting safety or security of supply; and

Amendment 688 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b

~~(b) where unavoidable and strictly necessary for the operation, repair, maintenance or testing of components or equipment and subject to the reporting obligations set out in Article 16.~~deleted

Amendment 689 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicola DANTI, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) where unavoidable and strictly necessary for the operation, construction, repair, maintenance, decommissioning or testing of components or equipment and subject to the reporting obligations set out in Article 16.

Amendment 69 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In this context, this Regulation should apply to the reduction of methane emissions in oil and fossil gas upstream exploration and production, fossil gas gathering and processing, gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquid fossil gas (LNG) terminals, as well as to petrochemicals, operating underground and surface coalmines, closed and abandoned underground coal mines.

Amendment 690 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 691 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 –point b

(b) where unavoidable and strictly necessary for the operation, repair, maintenance, commissioning or testing of components or equipment and subject to the reporting obligations set out in Article 16.

Amendment 692 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicola DANTI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(b a) in case it can be demonstrated to the national competent authority that the negative environmental or climate impact of mitigation measures is higher than the benefit.

Amendment 693 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(b a) if the implementation of the corresponding mitigation measures is not prioritized in the mitigation plan described in article 13.

Amendment 694 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(b a) if vents are smaller than 50 kg of methane per event;

Amendment 695 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)

(b b) If vents are smaller than 50kg of methane per vent;

Amendment 696 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. c) if vents are smaller than 50 kg of methane per event;

Amendment 697 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)

(b b) environmental impact of mitigation measures is higher than the benefit.

Amendment 698 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)

(b c) environmental impact of mitigation measures is higher than the benefit.

Amendment 699 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. environmental impact of mitigation measures is higher than the benefit.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In this context, this Regulation should apply to the reduction of methane emissions in oil and fossil gas upstream exploration and production, fossil gas gathering and processing, gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquid fossil gas (LNG) ships and terminals, as well as to operating underground and surface coalmines, closed and abandoned underground coal mines.

Amendment 700 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. ~~Venting under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following specific situations where venting cannot be completely eliminated~~:

Amendment 701 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall ~~include~~be limited to the following specific situations where venting or flaring, as applicable, cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 702 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following specific situations where venting or flaring, as applicable, cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 703 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following specific situations where venting or flaring, as applicable, cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 704 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall ~~include~~be limited to the following specific situations only where venting and flaring cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 705 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall ~~include~~be limited to the following specific situations only where venting and flaring cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 706 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following specific situations where venting and flaring cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 707 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following specific situations where venting or flaring cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 708 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following specific situations where venting or flaring cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 709 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following specific situations where venting or flaring cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 71 #

Claudia GAMON, Morten PETERSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Irena JOVEVA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In this context, this Regulation should apply to the reduction of methane emissions in oil and fossil gas upstream exploration and production, fossil gas gathering and processing, gas transmission, distribution, underground storage and liquid fossil gas (LNG) ships and terminals, as well as to operating underground and surface coalmines, closed and abandoned underground coal mines.

Amendment 710 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall ~~include~~be limited to the following specific situations where ~~venting~~it cannot be completely eliminated:

Amendment 711 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) during normal operations of certain components, provided that the equipment meets all the specified equipment standards and it is properly maintained and regularly inspected to minimise methane losses;deleted

Amendment 712 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) during normal operations of ~~certain components~~pneumatic devices and dry gas seals, and pumps, compressors, atmospheric pressure storage tanks, or other components designed to vent, provided that the equipment meets all the specified equipment standards set out in accordance with paragraph 7 of this article, and it is properly maintained and regularly inspected to minimise methane losses;

Amendment 713 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) during normal operations of certain components designed to vent, such as pneumatic devices and pumps, compressors, atmospheric pressure storage tanks or other components designed to vent, provided that the equipment meets all the specified equipment standards and it is properly maintained and regularly inspected to minimise methane losses;

Amendment 714 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) during normal operations of certain components including but not limited to pneumatic controllers, sampling for measurement devices and dry gas seals, provided that the equipment meets all the specified equipment standards and it is properly maintained and regularly inspected to minimise methane losses;

Amendment 715 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Amendment 716 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) during normal operations of ~~certain~~all components, provided that the equipment meets all the specified equipment standards and it is properly maintained and regularly inspected to minimise methane losses;

Amendment 717 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) during gauging or sampling a storage tank or other low-pressure vessel, provided that the tank or vessel meets the standards set out in accordance with paragraph 7;

Amendment 718 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) during gauging or sampling a storage tank or other low-pressure vessel, provided that the tank or vessel meets the standards set out in accordance with paragraph 7;

Amendment 719 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d

(d) during loading out liquids from a storage tank or other low-pressure vessel to a transport vehicle in compliance with applicable standards, provided that the tank or vessel meets the standards set out in accordance with paragraph 7;

Amendment 72 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Rules for accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the oil, gas and coal sectors, as well as for the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring, should be addressed by an appropriate Union legal framework. Such a framework should contain rules to enhance transparency with regard to fossil energy imports into the Union, thus improving the incentives for a wider uptake of methane mitigation solutions across the globe. According to latest studies, not 98 % but only 91,1 % of methane is converted to carbon dioxide during flaring, .

Amendment 720 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d

(d) during loading out liquids from a storage tank or other low-pressure vessel to a transport vehicle in compliance with applicable standards and storage tank breathers;

Amendment 721 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d

(d) during loading out liquids from a storage tank or other low-pressure vessel to a transport vehicle in compliance with applicable standards and storage tank breathers;

Amendment 722 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d

(d) during loading out liquids from a storage tank or other low-pressure vessel to a transport vehicle in compliance with applicable standards and storage tank breathers;

Amendment 723 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e

(e) during repair ~~and~~, maintenance, test procedures and decommissioning, including blowing down, purging and depressurizing equipment to perform repair and maintenance;

Amendment 724 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Jan HUITEMA, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nicola DANTI, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e

(e) during repair ~~and~~, maintenance, test procedures and decommissioning including blowing down and depressurizing equipment to perform repair and maintenance;

Amendment 725 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e

(e) during repair and maintenance, test procedures including blowing down, purging and depressurizing equipment to perform repair and maintenance;

Amendment 726 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e

(e) during repair ~~and~~, maintenance and decommissioning, including blowing down and depressurizing equipment to perform repair and maintenance;

Amendment 727 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e

(e) during repair ~~and~~, maintenance, test procedures including blowing down, purging and depressurizing equipment to perform repair and maintenance;

Amendment 728 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e

(e) during repair and maintenance, including blowing down, purging and depressurizing equipment to perform repair and maintenance;

Amendment 729 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i

(i) where methane does not meet the gathering pipeline specifications, provided the operator analyses methane samples twice per week to determine whether the specifications have been achieved and routes the methane into a gathering pipeline as soon as the pipeline specifications are met;deleted

Amendment 73 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Rules for accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the oil, gas and coal sectors, as well as for the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring and the protection of workers, including possible rules as regards, occupational exposure limits for methane gas, should be addressed by an appropriate Union legal framework. Such a framework should contain rules to enhance transparency with regard to fossil energy imports into the Union, thus improving the incentives for a wider uptake of methane mitigation solutions across the globe.

Amendment 730 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i

Amendment 731 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i

(i) (i) where methane does not meet the gathering pipeline specifications, provided the operator analyses methane samples twice per week to determine whether the specifications have been achieved and routes the methane into a gathering pipeline as soon as the pipeline specifications are metn a mixture is vented that is off specifications, as a result of the gas processing;

Amendment 732 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j

(j) during (re)commissioning of pipelines, facility equipment or ~~facilitie~~gas storage wells, only for as long as necessary to purge introduced impurities from the pipeline or equipment;

Amendment 733 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j

(j) during (re)commissioning of pipelines, facility equipment or ~~facilitie~~gas storage wells, only for as long as necessary to purge introduced impurities from the pipeline or equipment;

Amendment 734 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j

(j) during (re)commissioning of pipelines, facility equipment or ~~facilitie~~gas storage wells, only for as long as necessary to purge introduced impurities from the pipeline or equipment;

Amendment 735 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k

(k) during pigging, blow-down to repair, decommissioning or purging a gathering pipeline for repair or maintenance, and only where the gas cannot be contained or redirected into an unaffected portion of the pipeline.

Amendment 736 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k

(k) during pigging, blow-down to repair or purging a ~~gathering~~ pipeline for repair or maintenance, and only where the gas cannot be contained or redirected into an unaffected portion of the pipeline.;

Amendment 737 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)

(k a) l) during work on a borehole/well during surveys or safety test; m) during work for well (re-) completions; n) for the operation of a hydraulic workover unit at a borehole; o) for safeguarding hazardous areas for test- and safety reasons; p) for the dissolution of hydrate plugs; q) produced water degassing and the release of dissolved hydrocarbon gas in produced water as the pressure is reduced from separator operating conditions to atmospheric pressure; r) venting of hydrocarbon gas at the export meter from the gas chromatograph, which is required to ensure compliance with pipeline export specifications and transport agreements); s) produced water, condensate or hydrocarbon gas sampling which requires some venting activity to ensure a representative sample, or to ensure that the sample is at atmospheric pressure for safe transport; t) MEG storage tanks which hold returning fluid from the hydrocarbon systems or compressor secondary seals; u) periodic or continuous venting from gas annuli in the event of corrosion / loss of containment of the well annuli to ensure the pressure remains below design conditions until well intervention work can be completed; v) flaring and venting by depressurization of pipeline for unplanned shutdowns, where required to avoid hydrate formation (if hydrates are allowed to form, the only means of removing the hydrate from the pipeline is to depressurize the system either by flaring, if available, or venting); w) when a gas mixture is vented or flared that is off specifications, as a result of the gas processing; x) vents from isolation valves used for segmentation of pipelines or compressor station isolation and emergency shutdown system; y) during activities under cessation and decommissioning; z) and in all justified situations to be reported to and agreed by the competent authority.

Amendment 738 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)

(k a) Vents from isolation valves used for segmentation of pipelines or compressor station isolation and emergency shutdown system.

Amendment 739 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k b (new)

(k b) vents from isolation valves used for segmentation of pipelines or compressor station isolation and emergency shutdown system;

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Rules for accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the oil, gas and coal sectors, as well as for the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring, should be addressed by an appropriate Union legal framework. Such a framework should contain rules to enhance transparency with regard to fossil energy imports into the Union, thus improving the incentives for a wider uptake of methane mitigation solutions across the globeThe rules laid out in this Regulation should apply to the whole energy supply chain from the point of production, imports included, to delivery to users.

Amendment 740 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. (m) vents from isolation valves used for segmentation of pipelines or compressor station isolation and emergency shutdown system;

Amendment 741 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)

(k a) when a mixture is vented that is off specifications, as a result of the gas processing;

Amendment 742 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k

(k a) in all cases where venting is done to prevent an emergency and protect human life

Amendment 743 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)

(k a) during work on a borehole/well during surveys or safety test;

Amendment 744 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k b (new)

(k b) Vents for elimination of blockage by gas hydrates in storage facilities.

Amendment 745 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k c (new)

(k c) vents for elimination of blockage by gas hydrates in storage facilities.

Amendment 746 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3 b. vents for elimination of blockage by gas hydrates in storage facilities.

Amendment 747 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k b (new)

(k b) during work for well (re-) completions;

Amendment 748 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k c (new)

(k c) for the operation of a hydraulic workover unit at a borehole;

Amendment 749 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k d (new)

(k d) for safeguarding hazardous areas for test and safety reasons;

Amendment 75 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 750 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k e (new)

(k e) for the dissolution of hydrate plugs;

Amendment 751 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k f (new)

(k f) produced water degassing and the release of dissolved hydrocarbon gas in produced water as the pressure is reduced from separator operating conditions to atmospheric pressure;

Amendment 752 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k g (new)

(k g) venting of hydrocarbon gas at the export meter from the gas chromatograph, which is required to ensure compliance with pipeline export specifications and transport agreements);

Amendment 753 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k h (new)

(k h) produced water, condensate or hydrocarbon gas sampling which requires some venting activity to ensure a representative sample, or to ensure that the sample is at atmospheric pressure for safe transport;

Amendment 754 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k i (new)

(k i) MEG storage tanks which hold returning fluid from the hydrocarbon systems or compressor secondary seals;

Amendment 755 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k j (new)

(k j) periodic or continuous venting from gas annuli in the event of corrosion / loss of containment of the well annuli to ensure the pressure remains below design conditions until well intervention work can be completed;

Amendment 756 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k k (new)

(k k) flaring and venting by depressurization of pipeline for unplanned shutdowns, where required to avoid hydrate formation (if hydrates are allowed to form, the only means of removing the hydrate from the pipeline is to depressurize the system either by flaring, if available, or venting);

Amendment 757 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k l (new)

(k l) when a gas mixture is vented or flared that is off specifications, as a result of the gas processing;

Amendment 758 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k m (new)

(k m) vents from isolation valves used for segmentation of pipelines or compressor station isolation and emergency shutdown system;

Amendment 759 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k n (new)

(k n) during activities under cessation and decommissioning;

Amendment 76 #

Günther SIDL, Maria ARENA, Jens GEIER, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Compliance with the obligations under this Regulation is likely to require investments by regulated operators and the costs associated with such investments should be taken into account in tariff setting, subject to efficiency principles. Investments should support and speed-up the environmental goals according to the Green Deal and are as well part of energy security to safeguard critical infrastructure. The required costs should not result in a disproportionate financial burden on end users and consumers. Vulnerable households should be protected from disproportionate financial burdens of the regulation. The application of the regulation should not lead to unproportional financial burden for consumers.

Amendment 760 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k o (new)

(k o) in all justified situations to be reported to and agreed by the competent authority;

Amendment 761 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Where venting is allowed pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3, operators shall vent only where flaring is not technically feasible ~~or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel~~, where risks endangering safety of operations or personnel, where recovery of the gas into the process and flare systems leads to more GHG emissions, where flaring is not technically feasible, where risks endangering safety of operations or personnel, where the venting operations result in less than X kg methane emissions per year, when the competent authority requires venting as opposed to flaring in view of nature protection (e.g. bird migration), when flaring is not allowed by other legal obligations. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 762 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Where venting is allowed pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3, operators shall vent only in the following cases: a) where flaring is not technically feasible or; b) where risks endangering safety of operations or personnel.; c) where recovery of the gas into the process and flare systems leads to more GHG emissions. d) where the venting operations result in less than X kg methane emissions per year; e) when the competent authority requires venting as opposed to flaring in view of nature protection (e.g. bird migration); In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 763 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Where venting is allowed pursuant to paragraphs 2 (b) and 3, operators shall vent only in the following cases: (a) where flaring is not technically feasible or; (b) where risks endangering safety of operations or personnel.; (c) when flaring is not allowed by other legal obligations; In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 764 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Where venting is allowed pursuant to paragraphs 2(b) and 3, operators shall vent only in the following cases: where flaring is not technically feasible or; where risks endangering safety of operations or personnel; when flaring is not allowed by other legal obligations. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 765 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Where venting is allowed pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3, operators shall vent only where flaring is not technically feasible due to lack of flammability, inability to sustain a flame, or safety concerns, or when it or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 766 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Where venting is allowed pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3, operators shall vent only where flaring is not technically feasible ordue to lack of flammability, inability to sustain a flame, or safety concerns, or when it risks endangering safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 767 #

Jens GEIER, Robert HAJŠEL, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Equipment that vent, for which an alternative that does not vent exists, shall be replaced with the latter within reasonable time but not less than one 5 years after the application of the regulation.

Amendment 768 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5

5. Flaring shall only be allowed where either re-injection, utilisation on- site or dispatch of the methane to a market are not feasible for reasons other than economic considerations. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for flaring instead of either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a marketMethane emission from flaring activity shall be eliminate till 2030.

Amendment 769 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5

5. Flaring shall only be allowed where either re-injection or utilisation on- site or dispatch of the methane are not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel or security of supply. In specific case of routine flaring in production sites, it shall only be allowed where either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market are not feasible for reasons other than economic considerations. In such a situations, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for flaring instead of either re-injection, utilisation on- site or dispatch of the methane to a market.

Amendment 77 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Compliance with the obligations under this Regulation is likely to require investments by regulated operators and the costs associated with such investments should be taken into account in tariff setting, ~~subj~~including considerations of efficiency relating to capture and use of methane emissions that would otherwise be unexploited through leaks and other emissions. The costs of methane reduction measures are however expected to ~~efficiency principles~~be very low, particularly given the increased market prices for gas, and necessary investments for such measures would be limited, with a short payback period.

Amendment 770 #

5. Flaring shall only be allowed where either re-injection, or utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane are not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel or security of supply. In specific case of routine flaring in production sites, it shall only be allowed where either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market are not feasible for reasons other than economic considerations. In such a situations, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16.2, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for flaring instead of either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market.

Amendment 771 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5

5. Flaring shall only be allowed where either re-injection or utilisation on- site or dispatch of the methane are not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel or security of supply. In specific case of routine flaring in production sites, it shall only be allowed where either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market are not feasible for reasons other than economic considerations. In such a situations, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16.2, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for flaring instead of either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market.

Amendment 772 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5

5. FIn addition to the conditions set out in paragraph 2 and 3, flaring shall only be allowed where either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market are not feasible for reasons other than economic considerations. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for flaring instead of either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market.

Amendment 773 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5

5. Flaring shall only be allowed where either re-injection, utilisation on-site, gas processing, or dispatch of the methane to a market are not feasible for reasons other than economic considerations. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for flaring instead of either re-injection, utilisation on- site or dispatch of the methane to a market.

Amendment 774 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5

Amendment 775 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. By [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall adopt, and regularly update, delegated acts in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by setting out technology standards for equipment in order to reduce methane emissions from venting and flaring. The regular update should ensure replacement of equipment that vents by non-venting alternatives as soon as possible.

Amendment 776 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Where implementing venting or flaring provisions leads to an abatement efficiency lower than the reference values set by ACER as per Article 34 of this Regulation, the operators must minimize the vented emissions by available efficient means and include the justification in the report according to Article 17.

Amendment 777 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Where implementing venting or flaring provisions leads to an abatement efficiency lower than the reference values set by ACER as per Article34 of this Regulation, the operators must minimize the vented emissions by available efficient means and include the justification in the report according to Article 17.

Amendment 778 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Where implementing venting or flaring provisions leads to an abatement cost higher than the limit set by ACER, the operators shall minimize the vented emissions by other available more cost- efficient means and include the justification in the report according to Article 17.

Amendment 779 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Amendment 78 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Compliance with the obligations under this Regulation is likely to require investments by regulated operators and the costs associated with such investments should be taken into account in tariff setting, subject to efficiency principles. The required costs should not result in a disproportionate financial burden on end users and consumers. The measures set should take into account the principle of cost efficiency. Vulnerable households should be protected from disproportionate financial burdens of the regulation.

Amendment 780 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Amendment 781 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. By 12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, operators shall utilise only zero-emitting pneumatic controllers and pumps.

Amendment 782 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Where any site is built, replaced or refurbished, in whole or in part, operators shall utilise only zero-emitting pneumatic controllers and pumps.

Amendment 783 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Where a site is built, replaced or refurbished, in whole or in part, operators shall utilise only zero-emitting pneumatic controllers and pumps

Amendment 784 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)

5 b. Where a site is built, replaced or refurbished in whole or in a part, operators shall utilise only zero-emitting pneumatic controllers and pumps.

Amendment 785 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 c (new)

5 c. Where a site is built, replaced in whole or in part or refurbished, the new or renovated equipment or components should be installed to avoid/minimise venting and flaring according to relevant technology European Standards.

Amendment 786 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)

5 b. Where implementing venting or flaring provisions requires an approval of relevant authorities, permitting, procuring, sufficient availability of appropriate equipment on the market and installing new equipment, operators shall proceed at the fastest possible schedule. The competent authorities may request the details of the schedule and request modifications. For venting and flaring events that happen during the implementation period the competent authorities shall waive the penalties arising from Article 30.

Amendment 787 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)

Amendment 788 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)

5 b. Where implementing venting or flaring provisions requires an approval of relevant authorities, permitting, procuring and installing new equipment, operators shall proceed at the fastest possible schedule. The competent authorities may request the details of the schedule and request modifications. For venting and flaring events that happen during the implementation period the competent authorities shall waive the penalties arising from Article 30.

Amendment 789 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)

5 b. Equipment that vents, for which there is an alternative that does not vent, shall be replaced by 31 December 2025 at the latest. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by setting out technology standards for equipment that emit by design and implementing the replacement of equipment that vents and for which there is an alternative that does not vent.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

Amendment 790 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 c (new)

5 c. Equipment that vents, for which there is an alternative that does not vent, shall be replaced by 31 December 2025 at the latest. The Commission may adopt a delegated act to implement the replacement by the 31 December 2023.

Amendment 791 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 c (new)

Amendment 792 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)

5 b. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by defining and setting out the applicability of standards for pneumatic devices and pumps, compressors, storage vessels, or other components designed to vent for the purposes of this Regulation.

Amendment 793 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)

Amendment 794 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)

5 b. Where implementing venting or flaring provisions requires an approval of relevant authorities, permitting, procuring, and installing new equipment, operators shall proceed at the fastest possible schedule. The competent authorities may request the details of the schedule and request modifications.

Amendment 795 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)

Amendment 796 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 c (new)

5 c. Equipment that can be replaced by non-venting equipment shall be replaced by the 31 December 2025 at the latest. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act to implement the replacement by the 31 December 2023.

Amendment 797 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 c (new)

Amendment 798 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Operators shall notify the competent authorities of venting and flaring events: of more than 5000 kg of methane caused by an incident, emergency or a malfunction.

Amendment 799 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

~~(a) caused by an emergency or a malfunction;~~deleted

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) Each Member State should appoint at least one competent authority to oversee that operators effectively comply with the obligations laid down in this Regulation and should notify the Commission about such appointment and any changes thereof. The competent authorities appointed should take all the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. Taking into account the cross-border character of energy sector operations and methane emissions, competent authorities should cooperate with each other and the Commission. In this context, the Commission and the competent authorities of the Member States should form together a network of public authorities applying this Regulation to foster close cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations. They should coordinate and publish at the website of the European Commission by 30 April of each year a consolidated activity report including recommendations for the previous calendar year.

Amendment 800 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) of more than [5,000 kg] of methane caused by an incident, emergency or a malfunction;

Amendment 801 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) of more than [5000 kg] of methane caused by an incident, emergency or a malfunction;

Amendment 802 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) of more than [5,000 kg] of methane caused by an incident, emergency or a malfunction;

Amendment 803 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) caused by an emergency or a malfunction;, and

Amendment 804 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b

~~(b) lasting a total of 8 hours or more within a 24 hour period from a single event.~~deleted

Amendment 805 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b

~~(b) lasting a total of 8 hours or more within a 24 hour period from a single event.~~deleted

Amendment 806 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b

~~(b) lasting a total of 8 hours or more within a 24 hour period from a single event.~~deleted

Amendment 807 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b

~~(b) lasting a total of 8 hours or more within a 24 hour period from a single event.~~deleted

Amendment 808 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The notification referred to in the first subparagraph shall be made without delay after the event and at the latest within 4896 hours from the start of the event or the moment the operator became aware of it. The above-mentioned notifications of such events should only be mandatory if both conditions described in Article 16 paragraph 1 points and b are met.

Amendment 809 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The notification referred to in the first subparagraph shall be made without any unnecessary delay after the event ~~and at the latest within 48 hours from the start of the event~~. The requirements applicable for this notification will be in accordance to national or local legislation regarding notification of incidents, emergencies or othe ~~moment the operator became aware of it~~r unusual occurrences, when already existing.

Amendment 81 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) Each Member State should appoint at least one competent authority to oversee that operators effectively comply with the obligations laid down in this Regulation and should notify the Commission about such appointment and any changes thereof. The competent authorities appointed should be provided with sufficient financial and human resources by the Member States and should take all the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. The competent authority should establish a contact point. Taking into account the cross-border character of energy sector operations and methane emissions, competent authorities should cooperate with each other and the Commission. In this context, the Commission and the competent authorities of the Member States should form together a network of public authorities applying this Regulation to foster close cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations.

Amendment 810 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 811 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 812 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The notification referred to in the first subparagraph shall be made without delay after the event ~~and at the latest within 48 hours from the start of the event~~. The requirements applicable for this notification will be in accordance to national or local legislation regarding notification of incidents, emergencies or othe ~~moment the operator became aware of it.~~ r unusual occurrences, when already existing.

Amendment 813 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 814 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. Operators shall submit to the competent authorities ~~quarterly~~annual reports of all venting and flaring referred to in paragraph 1 and in Article 15 in accordance with the elements set out in Annex II. This will be included in he annual emissions report referred in Article 15.

Amendment 815 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. Operators shall submit to the competent authorities ~~quarterly reports of all~~information on venting and flaring events referred to in paragraph 1 and in Article 15 in accordance with the elements set out in Annex II, as part of each report referred to in Article 12.

Amendment 816 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

Amendment 817 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

Amendment 818 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3

~~3. The competent authorities shall make the reports set out in this Article available to the public and the Commission annually and in accordance with Article 5(4).~~deleted

Amendment 819 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1

1. Where a facility is built, replaced or refurbished, or where new flare stacks or other combustion devices ~~are installed, operators shall install only combustion devices with an auto-igniter or continuous pilot and a complete destruction removal efficiency for hydrocarbons~~meant to replace flares are installed, replaced or refurbished, operators shall install only combustion devices with at least 98% destruction removal efficiency for hydrocarbons or applicable national standard appropriate to the situation.

Amendment 82 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) In order to ensure the performance of their tasks, operators should provide the competent authorities with all assistance necessary. In addition, operators should take all the necessary actions identified by the competent authorities within the period determined by the competent authorities or any other period agreed with the competent authorities. Member States should implement an early warning system to detect any possible delay of the implementation of the measures of this directive due to a shortage of skilled workers. To improve the necessary skills of the workforce a fund could be set up by the Member states. Any such delay should be counted as exemption with regard to the application of possible penalties for delays of the non-application of the measurements of the Regulation.

Amendment 820 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1

Amendment 821 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1

1. Where a facility is built, replaced or refurbished, or where new flare stacks or other combustion devices are installed, operators shall install only combustion devices with an auto-igniter or continuous pilot and a ~~complete~~t least 95% destruction and removal efficiency for hydrocarbons.

Amendment 822 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1

Amendment 823 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1

1. ~~Where a facility is built, replaced or refurbished, or where new flare stacks or other combustion devices are installed, operators shall install only~~Operators shall install all flare stacks with combustion devices with an auto-igniter or continuous pilot and a complete destruction removal efficiency for hydrocarbons by …[18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 824 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

~~2. Operators shall ensure that all flare stacks or other combustion devices comply with the requirements of paragraph 1 by … [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].~~deleted

Amendment 825 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

2. Operators shall ensure that all flare stacks or other combustion devices comply with the requirements of paragraph 1 by ~~… [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation]~~2030.

Amendment 826 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

2. Operators shall ensure that all flare stacks or other combustion devices used in normal operations comply with the requirements of paragraph 1 by … [1236 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 827 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

2. Operators shall ensure that all flare stacks or other combustion devices comply with the requirements of paragraph 1 by … [1236 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 828 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3

3. Operators shall conduct ~~week~~quarterly inspections of flare stacks or conduct continuous monitoring of flares in accordance with the elements set out in Annex III.

Amendment 829 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3

3. Operators shall conduct ~~week~~quaterly inspections of flare stacks or conduct continuous monitoring of flares in accordance with the elements set out in Annex III.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The main mechanism available to the competent authorities should be inspections, including examination of documentation and records, emissions measurements and site checks. Inspections should take place regularly, on the basis of an appraisal of the environmental risk conducted by the competent authorities. Globally, methane emissions from the energy sector are approximately 70% greater than the sum of estimates submitted by national governments1a. For this reason, inspections should be carried out every year to ensure accurate measurement and reporting. In addition, inspections should be carried out to investigate substantiated complaints and occurrences of non-compliance and to ensure that repairs or replacements of components are carried out in accordance with this Regulation. Where they identify a ~~serious~~ breach of the requirements of this Regulation, competent authorities should issue a notice of remedial actions to be taken by the operator. Competent authorities should keep records of the inspections and the relevant information should be made available in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19 . _________________ 1a International Energy Agency. Global Methane Tracker: https://www.iea.org/reports/global- methane-tracker-2022/overview and Clean Air Task Force. EU Methane Report: Hundreds of methane sources found across Europe: https://www.catf.us/2021/12/eu-methane- report-2021/). 19 Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003).

Amendment 830 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3

3. Operators shall conduct continuous monitoring and at least weekly inspections of flare stacks in accordance with the elements set out in Annex III.

Amendment 831 #

Claudia GAMON, Morten PETERSEN, Michal WIEZIK, Irena JOVEVA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3

3. Operators shall conduct continuous monitoring and at least weekly inspections of flare stacks in accordance with the elements set out in Annex III.

Amendment 832 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3

3. Operators shall conduct ~~week~~monthly inspections of flare stacks in accordance with the elements set out in Annex III.

Amendment 833 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by setting out technology standards for equipment that leak or emit by design.

Amendment 834 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)

Article 17 a Super emitting events 1. By … [12months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a programme to the competent authorities containing measures and protocols to detect and address super-emitting events, notably by using the latest data from the International Methane Emissions Observatory;

Amendment 835 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title

Inactive wells and permanently plugged and abandoned wells

Amendment 836 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1

1. By ~~… [12~~six months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall establish and make publicly available an inventory of all inactive wells and permanently plugged and abandoned wells on their territory or under their jurisdiction, including at least the elements set out in Annex IV.

Amendment 837 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 Proposal for a regulation

1. By … [128 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall establish and make publicly available an inventory of all inactive wells on their territory or under their jurisdiction, including at least the elements set out in Annex IV.

Amendment 838 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

~~2. By … [18 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation], equipment for measurement of methane emissions shall be installed on all inactive wells.~~deleted

Amendment 839 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

~~2. By … [18 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation], equipment for measurement of methane emissions shall be installed on all inactive wells.~~deleted

Amendment 84 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The main mechanism available to the competent authorities should be inspections, including examination of documentation and records, emissions measurements and site checks. Inspections should take place regularly, on the basis of an appraisal of the environmental risk conducted by the competent authorities. Already established controlling mechanisms with the authorities should be taken into account. Best practice examples should be identified. In addition, inspections should be carried out to investigate substantiated complaints and occurrences of non-compliance and to ensure that repairs or replacements of components are carried out in accordance with this Regulation. Where they identify a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, competent authorities should issue a notice of remedial actions to be taken by the operator. Competent authorities should keep digital and non digital records of the inspections and the relevant information should be made available in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19 . _________________ 19 Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003).

Amendment 840 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. ~~By … [18 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation], equipment for measurement of methane emissions shall be installed on all inactive~~Reports containing information on measurements or quantification of methane emissions from all inactive wells referred to in paragraph 1 shall be submitted to the competent authorities in accordance with the principles specified in Article 12 with regard to the assets operated. Where five subsequent quantifications of inactive wells prove no methane emissions,such inactive well shall be considered emission-free and no further quantfications and reports weills be required.

Amendment 841 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. By ~~… [18~~12 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation], ~~equipment for measurement of methane emissions shall be installed on all inactiv~~measurement of methane emissions to air and water as applicable shall be conducted on all inactive wells and permanently plugged and abandoned wells. Where the competent authorities are provided with reliable evidence that proves that there are no methane emissions from permanently plugged and abandoned wells within the last five years, the obligation for permanently plugged and abandoned wells set out in this paragraph shall not apply to those wells.

Amendment 842 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. By … [18 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation], ~~equipment for measurement of~~methane emissions at inactive wells shall be measured on source-level at least once every 12 months. Where five subsequent measurements [at yearly intervals] of inactive wells prove no methane emissions, they shall be ~~installed on all inactive~~considered emission-free and no further quantifications and reports weills be required.

Amendment 843 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Christophe GRUDLER, Andreas GLÜCK, Nicola BEER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. By … [18 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation], equipment for measurement of methane emissions shall be installed on all inactive wells, except those that have been permanently plugged in accordance with regulatory requirements of the relevant competent authorities.

Amendment 844 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3

3. Reports containing the ~~measurements referred to in paragraph 2~~information on quantification of methane emissions from inactive wells shall be submitted to the competent authorities by … [24 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter and cover the last available calendar year. Before submission to the competent authorities, the reports set out in this paragraph shall be assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.

Amendment 845 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3

Amendment 846 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 Proposal for a regulation

3. Reports containing the measurements referred to in paragraph 2 shall be submitted where relevant to the competent authorities by … [24 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter and cover the last available calendar year. Before submission to the competent authorities, the reports set out in this paragraph shall be assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.

Amendment 847 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3

3. Reports containing the measurements referred to in paragraph 2 shall be submitted to the competent authorities by … [2418 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter and cover the last available calendar year. Before submission to the competent authorities, the reports set out in this paragraph shall be assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.

Amendment 848 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3

3. Reports containing the measurements referred to in paragraph 2 shall be submitted to the competent authorities by ~~… [24~~18 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter and cover the last available calendar year. Before submission to the competent authorities, the reports set out in this paragraph shall be assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.

Amendment 849 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Where no emissions from inactive well were detected during five consecutive years, the obligations arising from paragraph 3 shall seize to apply to this well;

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The main mechanism available to the competent authorities should be inspections, including examination of documentation and records, emissions measurements and site checks. ITo limit underreporting and accurately grasp the scale of methane emissions, inspections should take place ~~regularly~~every year, on the basis of an appraisal of the environmental risk conducted by the competent authorities. In addition, inspections should be carried out to investigate substantiated complaints and occurrences of non-compliance and to ensure that repairs or replacements of components are carried out in accordance with this Regulation. Where they identify a ~~serious~~ breach of the requirements of this Regulation, competent authorities should issue a notice of remedial actions to be taken by the operator. Competent authorities should keep records of the inspections and the relevant information should be made available in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19 . _________________ 19 Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003).

Amendment 850 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Where no emissions from inactive well were detected during five consequtive years, the obligations arising from paragraphs 3 shall cease to apply to this well

Amendment 851 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. The competent authorities shall make the reports set out in this Article available to the public and the Commission, within three months from submission ~~by operators~~ and in accordance with Article 5(4).

Amendment 852 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall be responsible for fulfilling the obligations laid down in paragraph~~s 2 and~~ 3, except where a responsible party can be identified, in which case that party shall bear responsibility.

Amendment 853 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

Amendment 854 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall develop ~~and implement~~ a mitigation plan to remediate, reclaim and permanently plug inactive wells located in their territory remediate, reclaim and permanently plug inactive wells located in their territory by … [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and implement it by … [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 855 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall develop ~~and implement~~by [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] a mitigation plan to remediate, reclaim and permanently plug inactive wells located in their territory. The implementation should take place by [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 856 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

By [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] Member States shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to remediate, reclaim and permanently plug inactive wells located in their territory, and implement it by [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 857 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

By 18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, Member States shall develop ~~and implement~~ a mitigation plan to remediate, reclaim and permanently plug inactive wells located in their territory, and implement it by 12 months after the first reports referred to in paragraph 3.

Amendment 858 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Member States or responsible parties shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to remediate, reclaim and permanently plug inactive wells located in their territory.

Amendment 859 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Member States or responsible party shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to remediate, reclaim and permanently plug inactive wells located in their territory.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

Amendment 860 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Alternatively, Member States shall ensure the measurement of the methane leakage of inactive wells every month for one year. If no leakage is measured, the corresponding well should be considered as closed and the obligation to report further measurements should cease.

Amendment 861 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

When identifying inactive wells, Member States shall undertake a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific findings, including data of the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO).

Amendment 862 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point d

~~(d) yearly checks to ensure plugged wells are no longer a source of methane emissions.~~deleted

Amendment 863 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

1. This Section applies to operating underground and surface coal mines, in the Union and to importers.

Amendment 864 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

1. This Section applies to operating underground ~~and surface~~ coal mines.

Amendment 865 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

1. This Section applies to operating underground ~~and surface~~ coal mines.

Amendment 866 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

~~(c) methane emissions occurring during post-mining activities.~~deleted

Amendment 867 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

~~(c) methane emissions occurring during post-mining activities.~~deleted

Amendment 868 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

~~(c) methane emissions occurring during post-mining activities.~~deleted

Amendment 869 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

~~(c) methane emissions occurring during post-mining activities.~~deleted

Amendment 87 #

(14) In light of the proximity of some methane emission sources to urban or residential areas, natural or legal persons harmed by breaches of this Regulation should be able to lodge duly substantiated complaints with the competent authorities. In this context, the European Justice Portal should enable the submission of complaints and provide access to national authorities as well as information. Complainants should be kept informed of the procedure and decisions taken and should receive a final decision within a reasonable time of lodging the complaint.

Amendment 870 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3

3. Methane emissions from operating surface coal mines include the following emissions: (a) methane emissions occurring at the coal mine during the mining process; (b) methane emissions occurring during post-mining activities.deleted

Amendment 871 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3

Amendment 872 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. For underground coal mines, mine operators shall perform ~~continuous ventilation air methane emissions~~source level direct measurement ~~and~~or quantification on all exhaust ventilation shafts used by the mine operator~~, using apparatus with a methane conc~~. Mine operators shall submit to competent authorities report on methane releases per ventrilation s~~ensitivity threshold of at least 100 parts per million~~haft per year in kt of methane, using equipoment and methodologies resulting in a measurement accuracy in tolerance of +/- 5% of the reported amount. They shall also take monthly sample-based measurements.

Amendment 873 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. For underground coal mines, mine operators shall perform continuous ~~ventilation air~~source level methane direct emissions measurement ~~and quantification~~ on all exhaust ventilation shafts ~~used by the mine operator, using apparatus with a methane conc~~. Mine operators shall report to the competent authorities methane releases per ventrilation s~~ensitivity threshold of at least 100 parts per million~~haft per year in kt of methane, using equipment resulting in a measurement accuracy with a tolerance of 0,5 kt/year of methane. They shall also take monthly sample-based measurements.

Amendment 874 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. For underground coal mines, mine operators shall perform ~~continuous ventilation air methane emissions~~source level direct measurement ~~and~~or quantification on all exhaust ventilation shafts used by the mine operator~~, using apparatus with a methane concentration sensitivity threshold of at least 100 parts per million. They shall also take monthly sample-based measurements~~. Mine operators shall submit to competent authorities report on methane releases per ventilation shaft per year in kt of methane, using equipment and methodologies resulting in a measurement accuracy in tolerance of +/- 5% of the reported amount.

Amendment 875 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. Drainage stations operators shall perform continuous ~~measurement~~source level direct measurements or quantifications of volumes of vented and flared methane, regardless of the reasons for such venting and flaring activity.

Amendment 876 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. Drainage stations operators shall perform ~~continuous measurement~~source level direct measurements or quantifications of volumes of vented and flared methane, regardless of the reasons for such venting and flaring activity.

Amendment 877 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. Drainage stations operators shall perform continuous direct measurements of ~~volum~~total releases of vented and flared methane, regardless of the reasons for such venting and flaring activity.

Amendment 878 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3

3. As regards surface coal mines, mine operators shall use deposit-specific coal mine methane emission factors to quantify emissions resulting from mining operations. Mine operators shall establish those emission factors on a quarterly basis, in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and take into account methane emissions from surrounding strata.deleted

Amendment 879 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Franc BOGOVIČ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3

Amendment 88 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Günther SIDL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) In light of the proximity of some methane emission sources to urban or residential areas, natural or legal persons harmed by breaches of this Regulation should be able to lodge duly substantiated complaints with the competent authorities. In this context, the European Justice Portal should enable the submission of complaints and provide access and information to national authorities. Complainants should be kept informed of the procedure and decisions taken and should receive a final decision within a reasonable time of lodging the complaint.

Amendment 880 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3

3. ~~As regards s~~Surface coal ~~mines,~~ mine operators ~~shall use deposit-specific coal mine methane emission factors to quantify emissions resulting from mining operations. Mine operat~~comply with the requirements of this chapter by applying deposit-specific, average national emission factors according to national reports ~~shall establish those emission factors on a quarterly basis, in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and take into ac~~prepared for the UNFCCC. These factors shall be based on maximum methane count ~~methane emissions from surrounding strata~~ent levels of the coal.

Amendment 881 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3

3. As regards surface coal mines, mine operators shall use deposit-specific coal mine methane emission factors to quantify emissions resulting from mining operations. Mine operators shall establish those emission factors on a ~~quarterly~~n annual basis, in accordance with appropriate scientific standards ~~and take into account methane emissions from surrounding strata~~.

Amendment 882 #

Ondřej KNOTEK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3

3. As regards surface coal mines, mine operators shall use deposit-specific coal mine methane emission factors to quantify emissions resulting from mining operations. Mine operators shall establish those emission factors on a ~~quarterly~~n annual basis, in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and take into account methane emissions from surrounding strata.

Amendment 883 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

The measurements and quantification shall be undertaken as referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 ~~shall be undertaken in accordance with an appropriate European or international standards~~.

Amendment 884 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

As regards continuous ~~measurement~~source level direct measurements or quantifications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, where part of the measuring equipment is not operating for a period, readings taken during periods when the equipment was operating may be used to estimate data on a pro rata basis for the period that the equipment was not operating.

Amendment 885 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

As regards ~~continuous measurements~~source level direct measurements or quantification referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, where part of the measuring equipment is not operating for a period, readings taken during periods when the equipment was operating may be used to estimate data on a pro rata basis for the period that the equipment was not operating.

Amendment 886 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

As regards continuous source level direct measurements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, where part of the measuring equipment is not operating for a period, readings taken during periods when the equipment was operating may be used to estimate data on a pro rata basis for the period that the equipment was not operating.

Amendment 887 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

The equipment used for continuous ~~measurement~~source level direct measurements or quantifications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall operate for more than 90% of the period for which it is used to monitor an emission, excluding downtime taken for re-calibration.

Amendment 888 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

The equipment used for ~~continuous measurement~~source level direct measurements or quantifications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall operate for more than 90% of the period for which it is used to monitor an emission, excluding downtime taken for re-calibration.

Amendment 889 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

The equipment used for continuous source level direct measurements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall operate for more than 90% of the period for which it is used to monitor an emission, excluding downtime taken for re-calibration.

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) In light of the proximity of some methane emission sources to urban or residential areas, natural or legal persons harmed by breaches of this Regulation should be able to lodge duly substantiated complaints with the competent authorities in so far as measures applicable in accordance with respective national laws. Complainants should be kept informed of the procedure and decisions taken and should receive a final decision within a reasonable time of lodging the complaint.

Amendment 890 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5

5. Mine operators shall estimate coal post-mining emissions using coal post- mining emission factors, updated annually, based on deposit-specific coal samples and in accordance with appropriate scientific standards.deleted

Amendment 891 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5

Amendment 892 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5

Amendment 893 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5

5. Mine operators shall estimate where relevant coal post-mining emissions using coal post- mining emission factors, updated annually, based on deposit-specific coal samples and in accordance with appropriate scientific standards.

Amendment 894 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

If the measurements in the Member States in the first year prove that methane emissions are negligible and this fact is submitted in the certified report, they shall be provided with an exemption from the obligation to report and measure, especially in areas affected by coal phaseout.

Amendment 895 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 a (new)

If the measurements in the first year show that methane emissions are negligible and this is presented in the certified report, mine operators and drainage station operators shall be exempted from the obligation to report and measure, especially in areas affected by coal removal.

Amendment 896 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1

This Section applies to the methane emissions from underground coal mines referred to in Article 19(2). By the way of derogation this section does not apply to operating underground mines that are included in a closure plan and are scheduled to seize its operating activities by 2037.

Amendment 897 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1

Amendment 898 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. Venting and flaring of methane from drainage stations shall be prohibited from [1 January 2025], except in the case of an emergency, a malfunction or where unavoidable and strictly necessary for maintenance, including when the pressure and concentration of methane is too low to be captured and the regulation of gas pressure in the pipeline to the recipient. In such cases, drainage station operators shall vent only if flaring is not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 23, drainage station operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 899 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. Venting and flaring with a destruction and removal efficiency below 95% and venting of methane from drainage stations shall be prohibited from [1 January 20258], except in the case of an emergency, a malfunction, including where the safety of personel is endangered, or where unavoidable and strictly necessary for maintenance. In such cases, drainage station operators shall vent only if flaring is not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 23, drainage station operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 90 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) In light of the proximity of some methane emission sources to urban or residential areas~~, natural or legal persons harmed by breaches of this Regulati~~ and the impacts of the methane emissions on the climate and air quality, natural or legal persons should be able to lodge duly substantiated complaints of possible breaches of this Regulation with the competent authorities. Complainants should be kept informed of the procedure and decisions taken and should receive a final decision within a reasonable time of lodging the complaint.

Amendment 900 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. Venting and flaring of methane with a destruction and removal efficiency below 95% from drainage stations shall be prohibited from [1 January 20258], except in the case of an emergency, a malfunction, including where the safety of personel is endangered or where unavoidable and strictly necessary for maintenance. In such cases, drainage station operators shall vent only if flaring is not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 23, drainage station operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 901 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. Venting and flaring with a destruction and removal efficiency below 98% of methane from drainage stations shall be prohibited from [1 January 2025], except in the case of an emergency, risks to safety, a malfunction or where unavoidable and strictly necessary for maintenance. In such cases, drainage station operators shall vent only if flaring is not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 23, drainage station operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 902 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. ~~Venting and flar~~Flaring with a destruction and removal efficiency below 99% and venting of methane from drainage stations shall be prohibited from [1 January 2025], except in the case of an emergency~~, a malfunction or where unavoidable and strictly necessary for maintenance~~. In such cases, drainage station operators shall vent only if flaring is not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 23, drainage station operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 903 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. Venting ~~and flaring~~ of methane from drainage stations shall be prohibited from [1 January 2025], except in the case of an emergency, a malfunction or where unavoidable and strictly necessary for maintenance. In such cases, drainage station operators shall vent only if flaring is not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 23, drainage station operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.

Amendment 904 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2

2. Venting of methane through ventilation shafts in coal mines emitting more than 0.5 tonnes of methane/kilotonne of coal mined, other than coking coal mines, shall be prohibited from 1 January 2027., except when it would pose a direct threat to the health and life of working miners and would increase work safety risk in in the mining plants

Amendment 905 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2

2. Venting of methane through a mine ventilation shafts in coal mines emitting more than ~~0.5~~8 tonnes of methane/kilotonne of coal mined, other than coking coal mines, shall be prohibited from 1 January 2027.

Amendment 906 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2

2. Venting of methane through ventilation shafts in coal mines emitting more than 0.5 tonnes of methane/kilotonne of coal mined, ~~other than coking coal mines,~~ shall be prohibited from 1 January 2027.

Amendment 907 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2

2. Venting of methane through a mine ventilation shaft~~s in coal mines emitting~~ of more than ~~0.5~~8 tonnes of methane/kilotonne of coal mined, other than coking coal mines, shall be prohibited from 1 January 2027.

Amendment 908 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2

2. Venting of methane through a ventilation shaft~~s in coal mines emitting~~ of more than ~~0.5~~8 tonnes of methane/kilotonne of coal mined, other than coking coal mines, shall be prohibited from 1 January 202730.

Amendment 909 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) In light of the proximity of some methane emission sources to urban or residential areas~~, natural or legal persons harmed by breaches of this Regulati~~ and their impact on the environment and climate system, natural or legal persons should be able to lodge duly substantiated complaints with the competent authorities. Complainants should be kept informed of the procedure and decisions taken and should receive a final decision within a reasonable time of lodging the complaint.

Amendment 910 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3

Amendment 911 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3

Amendment 912 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3

Amendment 913 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3

3. ~~By … [three years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31~~The European Commission shall monitor development and deployment of technologies enabling reduction of methane emissions from ventilation shafts. If necessary The commission shall present the legislative proposal to supplement this Regulation by setting out restrictions on venting methane from ventilation shafts for coking coal mines.

Amendment 914 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3

3. By … [three years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by setting out restrictions on venting methane from ventilation shafts for coking coal minesVenting of methane through ventilation shafts in coking coal mines emitting more than 3 tonnes of methane/kilotonne of coal mined shall be prohibited from 1 January 2027.

Amendment 915 #

Silvia SARDONE, Angelo CIOCCA, Paolo BORCHIA, Gianna GANCIA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Elena LIZZI, Isabella TOVAGLIERI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianantonio DA RE, Simona BALDASSARRE, Danilo Oscar LANCINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3

3. ~~By … [t~~Three years from the date ~~of entry into force of this Regulation]~~when coking coal is not classified as a critical raw material, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by setting out restrictions on venting methane from ventilation shafts for coking coal mines.

Amendment 916 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

From [1 January 20258], drainage station operators shall notify the competent authorities of all venting and flaring events with a destruction and removal efficiency below 95%:

Amendment 917 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

From [1 January 20258], drainage station operators shall notify the competent authorities of all venting and flaring events with a destruction and removal efficiency below 95%:

Amendment 918 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

This Section applies to the following methane emissions from ~~abandoned and clos~~closed and abandoned underground coal mines where coal production has been discontinued:

Amendment 919 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b

(~~b) methane emissions from coal mining equipment, use of which has been discontinued;~~Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) In light of the proximity of some methane emission sources to urban or residential areas~~, natural or legal persons harmed by breaches of this Regulati~~ and their impact on health, environment and climate, natural or legal persons should be able to lodge duly substantiated complaints with the competent authorities. Complainants should be kept informed of the procedure and decisions taken and should receive a final decision within a reasonable time of lodging the complaint.

Amendment 920 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) methane emissions from other well-defined point emission sources as outlined in Part 1 of Annex VII.~~deleted

Amendment 921 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 1 (new)

- This Section shall not apply to the methane used for electricity or heat production (energetic combustion of methane in engines or boilers).

Amendment 922 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)

This Section shall not apply to the methane used for electricity or heat production (energetic combustion of methane in engines or boilers)

Amendment 923 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1

1. By … [124 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] Member States shall set up and make publicly available an inventory of all closed ~~coal mines~~ and abandoned underground coal mines in their territory or under their jurisdiction, in accordance with the methodology and including at least the elements set out in Part 1 of Annex VII.

Amendment 924 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1

Amendment 925 #

1 a. When identifying closed mines and abandoned coal mines, Member States shall undertake a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific findings, including data of the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO);

Amendment 926 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Methane concentration measurements shall be taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane. From … [18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], measurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII for closed coal mines and abandoned coal mines where operations have ceased since … [50 years prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The sensitivity threshold of the measurement equipment used for the measurements referred to in paragraph 2 shall be at least 10,000 parts per million. The measurement equipment must operate for more than 90% of the period for which it is used to monitor the emissions, excluding downtime taken for re-calibration.deleted

Amendment 927 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 928 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Methane concentration measurements shall be taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane. If measurements on specific emitting areas have shown no methane emissions for 5 consecutive years, an investigation can be conducted to determine under what circumstances further monitoring can be reduced or waived.

Amendment 929 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

~~Methane concentration measurements shall be~~The equipment shall perform measurements or quantifications taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis and of sufficient quality to allow for a representative estimation of yearly methane emissions from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane.

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) A robust verification framework can improve the credibility of reported data. In addition, the level of detail and technical complexity of methane emissions measurements requires proper verification of methane emissions data reported by operators and mine operators. While self- verification is possible, third party verification ensures greater independence and transparency. In addition, it allows for a harmonized set of competences and level of expertise that may not be available to all public entities. ~~Verifiers should be accredited by accreditation bodies in accordance with Regulation (EC) 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . Independent accredited verif~~Competent authoritiers should thus ensure that emissions reports prepared by operators and mine operators are correct and in compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. They should review the data in the emissions reports to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy against free and publicly available European or international standards developed by independent bodies and made applicable by the Commission. The Commission should thus be empowered to adopt delegated acts for the purpose of incorporating and setting out the applicability of such European or international standards. Verifiers are separate from competent authorities and should be independent from the operators and mine operators, who should provide them with all assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of the verification activities, notably as regards access to the premises and the presentation of documentation or records. _________________ 20 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008).

Amendment 930 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Franc BOGOVIČ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Methane concentration measurements shall be taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane. If measurements do not detect any emissions for three consecutive years, no further action shall be taken.

Amendment 931 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Methane concentration measurements shall be taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane. If measurements do not show any emissions for three consecutive years, no further action shall be taken.

Amendment 932 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

From … [1836 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], me~~asurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII for closed coal mines~~thane emissions shall be measured in all closed and abandoned underground coal mines where operations have ceased since ~~… [5~~[20 years prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Measurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII which were found to emit above 0,5 tonnes of methane per year.

Amendment 933 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

From … [1836 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], me~~asurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII for closed coal mines~~thane emissions shall be measured in all closed and abandoned underground coal mines where operations have ceased since ~~… [5~~[20 years prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Measurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII were found to emit above 0,5 tonnes of methane per year.

Amendment 934 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

From ~~… [~~18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], measurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII for closed coal mines and abandoned coal mines ~~where operations have ceased since … [50 years prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation]~~.

Amendment 935 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

From … [18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], measurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII for closed coal mines and abandoned coal mines where ~~operations have ceased since … [50 years prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation]~~there is a risk of methane leakage.

Amendment 936 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

The equipment shall perform source level direct measurements taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(v) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane.

Amendment 937 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

The ~~sensitivity threshold of the measurement equipment used for the measurements referred to in paragraph 2 shall be at least 10,000 parts per million~~equipment shall perform measurements or quantifications taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis and of sufficient quality to allow for a representative estimation of yearly methane emissions from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane.

Amendment 938 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 939 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

~~The sensitivity threshold of the measurement equipment used for the measurements referred to in paragraph 2 shall be at least 10,000 parts per million~~Measurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII which were found to emit above 0,5 tonnes of methane per year based on the inventory in Paragraph 1.

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) A robust verification framework can improve the credibility of reported data. In addition, the level of detail and technical complexity of methane emissions measurements requires proper verification of methane emissions data reported by operators and mine operators. While self- verification is possible, third party verification ensures greater independence and transparency. In addition, it allows for a harmonized set of competences and level of expertise that may not be available to all public entities. Verifiers should be accredited by accreditation bodies in accordance with Regulation (EC) 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . Independent accredited verifiers should thus ensure that emissions reports prepared by operators and mine operators are correct and in compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. They verification activities should be conducted in line with rules of procedures stemming from best practices and taking due account of the nature of the operator's activities. The verifiers should review the data in the emissions reports to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy against free and publicly available European or international standards developed by independent bodies and made applicable by the Commission. The Commission should thus be empowered to adopt delegated acts for the purpose of incorporating and setting out the applicability of such European or international standards. Verifiers ~~are separate from competent authorities and~~ should be independent from the operators and mine operators, who should provide them with all assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of the verification activities, notably as regards access to the premises and the presentation of documentation or records. _________________ 20 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008).

Amendment 940 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4

The measurement equipment must operate for more than 90% of the period for which it is used to monitor the emissions, excluding downtime taken for re- calibration. The areas were safety-relevant degassing devices, e.g. vent hoods (Protegohaube) are operated may face exceptions in terms of quater annually intervals.

Amendment 941 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4

The measurement equipment must operate for more than 970% of the period for which it is used to monitor the emissions, excluding downtime taken for re- calibration.

Amendment 942 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4

The measurement equipment must operate for more than 970% of the period for which it is used to monitor the emissions, excluding downtime taken for re- calibration.

Amendment 943 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Reports containing estimates of yearly source-level methane emissions data shall be submitted to the competent authorities by … [2436 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter.

Amendment 944 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Franc BOGOVIČ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 945 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

The reports shall cover the last available calendar year and include the elements set out in Part 3 of Annex VII. If a controlling mechanism with the authority is already successfully established it shall be taken into account its best practice examples.

Amendment 946 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

The reports shall cover the last available calendar year and include the elements set out in Part 3 of Annex VII. This is not necessary if a control mechanism has already been established with the competent authorities.

Amendment 947 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Dennis RADTKE, Christian EHLER, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Franc BOGOVIČ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

~~Before submission to the competent authorities, the reports set out in this paragraph shall be assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.~~deleted

Amendment 948 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4

4. Mine operators or assets operators shall be responsible for the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 as regards closed mines. Member States shall be responsible for the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 as regards abandoned mines.

Amendment 949 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) A robust verification framework can improve the credibility of reported data. In addition, the level of detail and technical complexity of methane emissions measurements requires proper verification of methane emissions data reported by operators and mine operators. While self- verification is possible, third party verification ensures greater independence and transparency. In addition, it allows for a harmonized set of competences and level of expertise that may not be available to all public entities. Verifiers should be accredited by accreditation bodies in accordance with Regulation (EC) 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . Independent accredited verifiers should thus ensure that emissions reports prepared by operators and mine operators are correct and in compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. They verification activities should be conducted in line with rules of procedure stemming from best practices and taking due account of the nature of the operator's activities.Verifiers should review the data in the emissions reports to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy against free and publicly available European or international standards developed by independent bodies and made applicable by the Commission. The Commission should thus be empowered to adopt delegated acts for the purpose of incorporating and setting out the applicability of such European or international standards. Verifiers ~~are separate from competent authorities and~~ should be independent from the operators and mine operators, who should provide them with all assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of the verification activities, notably as regards access to the premises and the presentation of documentation or records. _________________ 20 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008).

Amendment 950 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. If measurement or quantification from element listed in Annex VII shall not demonstrate methane concentration emissions exceeding 1 tonne of methane for three consecutive years the responsible party shall be exempted from requirements 2 and 3 in relation to this element.

Amendment 951 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. If measurement or quantification from element listed in Annex VII shall not demonstrate methane concentration emissions exceeding 1 tonne of methane for three consequtive years the responsible party shall be exempted from requirements 2 and 3 in relation to this element.

Amendment 952 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

On the basis of the inventory referred to in Article 25, Member States shall develop ~~and implement~~by [1 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] a mitigation plan to address methane emissions from abandoned coal mines. The Member States shall implement it by [2 years from the entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 953 #

On the basis of the inventory referred to in Article 25, Member States shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to address methane emissions from ~~abandoned coal mines~~closed and abandoned underground coal mines, where operations have ceased since 20 years prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

Amendment 954 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

On the basis of the inventory referred to in Article 25, Member States shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to address methane emissions from ~~abandoned coal mines~~closed and abandoned underground coal mines where operations have ceased since 20 years prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

Amendment 955 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

On the basis of the inventory referred to in Article 25, Member States shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to address methane emissions from abandoned coal mines and mine operators shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to address methane emissions from closed coal mines.

Amendment 956 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

On the basis of the inventory referred to in Article 25, Member States shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to address methane emissions from closed and abandoned coal mines.

Amendment 957 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The mitigation plan shall be submitted to competent authorities by … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] if the measurements carried out on the basis of Article 25 showed significant methane leak, that can be eliminated in a cost-effective way and include at least the elements set out in Part 4 of Annex VII.

Amendment 958 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The mitigation plan shall be submitted to competent authorities by ~~… [36~~18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and include at least the elements set out in Part 4 of Annex VII.

Amendment 959 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2

2. Venting and flaring from equipment referred to in Article 25(2) shall be prohibited from 1 January 2030, unless utilisation or mitigation is not technically feasible or risks endangering environmental safety or safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 25, mine operators or Member States shall demonstrate the necessity to opt for venting or flaring instead of utilisation or mitigation. For closed coal mines:

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Global anthropogenic fossil methane emissions are underestimated by about 25 to 40 per cent1a. A robust verification framework can improve the credibility of reported data. In addition, the level of detail and technical complexity of methane emissions measurements requires proper verification of methane emissions data reported by operators and mine operators. While self- verification is possible, third party verification ensures greater independence and transparency. In addition, it allows for a harmonized set of competences and level of expertise that may not be available to all public entities. Verifiers should be accredited by accreditation bodies in accordance with Regulation (EC) 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . Independent accredited verifiers should thus ensure that emissions reports prepared by operators and mine operators are correct and in compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. They should review the data in the emissions reports to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy against free and publicly available European or international standards developed by independent bodies and made applicable by the Commission. The Commission should thus be empowered to adopt delegated acts for the purpose of incorporating and setting out the applicability of such European or international standards. Verifiers are separate from competent authorities and should be independent from the operators and mine operators, who should provide them with all assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of the verification activities, notably as regards access to the premises and the presentation of documentation or records. _________________ 1a Hmiel, et al., (2020) “Preindustrial 14CH4 indicates greater anthropogenic fossil CH4 emissions”, available at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586- 020-1991-8 20 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008).

Amendment 960 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. Capturing methane by degassing shall be possible.

Amendment 961 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. The use of safety-relevant degassing devices, e.g. vent hoods (Protegohaube), may continued to be operated.

Amendment 962 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 c (new)

2 c. The use of mine gas as an energy resource shall not be affected by the scope of application of the regulation.

Amendment 963 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 d (new)

2 d. Impoundment of mine water to reduce methane emissions shall be allowed under the Regulation.

Amendment 964 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)

Article 26 a Derogation for operating underground mines that are included in a closure plan 1. By the way of derogation Section II shall not apply to underground coal mines that are included in closure plans and are scheduled to seize their operating activities by 2037. 2. Without prejudice to their national obligations to apply mitigation measures the operators of the coal mines referred in paragraph 1 shall be responsible for fulfilling obligations arising from Section III.

Amendment 965 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)

Article 26 a Derogation for operating underground mines that are included in a closure plan 1. By the way of derogation Section II shall not apply to underground coal mines that are included in closure plans and are scheduled to cease their operating activities by 2037. 2. Without prejudice to their national obligations to apply mitigation measures the operators of the coal mines referred in par. 1 shall be responsible for fulfilling obligations arising from Section III.

Amendment 966 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27

1. By … [9 months from the date of entry into force of the Regulation] and by 31 December every year thereafter, importers shall provide the information set out in Annex VIII to the competent authorities of the importing Member State. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by amending or adding to the information to be provided by importers. 2. By … [12 months from the date of entry into force of the Regulation] and by 30 June every year thereafter, Member States shall submit to the Commission the information provided to them by importers. The Commission shall make the information available in accordance with Article 28. 3. By 31 December 2025, or earlier if the Commission considers that sufficient evidence is available, the Commission shall examine the application of this Article, considering in particular: (a) reporting of the available methane emissions data collected in the context of the global methane monitoring tool referred to in Article 29; (b) methane emission data analysis by the IMEO; (c) information on monitoring, reporting, verification and mitigation measures of operators located outside of the Union and from whom energy is imported into the Union; and (d) security of supply and the level playing field implications in case of possible additional obligations, including mandatory measures such as methane emission standards or targets, taking into account the oil, gas and coal sectors separately. Where appropriate and based on the necessary evidence to secure full compliance with the applicable international obligations of the Union, the Commission shall propose amendments to this Regulation to strengthen the requirements applicable to importers with the view to ensure a comparable level of effectiveness with respect to measurement, reporting and verification and mitigation of energy sector methane emissions.Article 27 deleted Importer requirements

Amendment 967 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1

Amendment 968 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [9 months from the date of entry into force of the Regulation] and by 31 December every year thereafter, importers shall provide the information set out in Annex VIII to the competent authorities of the importing Member State. Where importers fail to provide the information set out in Annex VIII, they shall demonstrate to the competent authorities of the importing Member States that all reasonable efforts have been undertaken to acquire information.

Amendment 969 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [9 months from the date of entry into force of the Regulation] and by 31 December every year thereafter, importers shall provide the information set out in Annex VIII to the competent authorities of the importing Member State. Where importes fail to provide the information set out in Annex VIII, they shall demonstrate to the competent authorities of the importing Member States that all reasonable efforts have been undertaken to acquire information.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) A robust verification framework can improve the credibility of reported data. In addition, the level of detail and technical complexity of methane emissions measurements requires proper verification of methane emissions data reported by operators and mine operators. While self- verification is possible, third party verification ensures greater independence and transparency. In addition, it allows for a harmonized set of competences and level of expertise that may not be available to all public entities. Verifiers should be accredited by accreditation bodies in accordance with Regulation (EC) 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . Independent accredited verifiers should thus ensure that emissions reports prepared by operators and mine operators are correct and in compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. They should review the data in the emissions reports to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy against free and publicly available European or international standards developed by independent bodies and made applicable by the Commission. To ensure the accuracy of the data, verifiers may conduct unannounced site checks. The Commission should thus be empowered to adopt delegated acts for the purpose of incorporating and setting out the applicability of such European or international standards. Verifiers are separate from competent authorities and should be independent from the operators and mine operators, who should provide them with all assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of the verification activities, notably as regards access to the premises and the presentation of documentation or records. _________________ 20 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008).

Amendment 970 #

Patrizia TOIA, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By … [912 months from the date of entry into force of the Regulation] and by 31 December every year thereafter, importers shall provide the information set out in ~~Annex VIII to the competent authorities of the imp~~in Article 12(2) of this Regulation and by [24 months from the date of entry into force of the Regulation] the information required in Article 12(3) to the competent authoritinges of any Member State importing fossil gas.

Amendment 971 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Where importers fail to provide the information set out in Annex VIII due to lack of cooperation by the other contracting parties, they shall demonstrate to the competent authorities of the importing Member State that all reasonable efforts have been undertaken to acquire the information.

Amendment 972 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Maria SPYRAKI, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

When importers fail to provide the information requested in Annex VIII, they shall prove to the importing Member States' competent authorities that every effort was made to obtain the information.

Amendment 973 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by amending or adding to the information to be provided by importers, to get a complete overview of the methane pollution levels of the imported gas, oil and coal and in line with the obligations regarding the value chain as set out in [corporate sustainability due diligence].

Amendment 974 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Each year, importers shall provide the competent authorities of the Member State in which the import is taking place with a report specifying the information on the measures aimed at decreasing methane emissions: a) taken by upstream oil and fossil gas producers as well as fossil gas gathering and processing, transmission, and liquefied natural gas terminals operators, including at least: i. direct measurements of site-level methane emissions, conducted by an ISO 17025 service provider, in the last available calendar year period including:data per detailed, individual, emission source type and detailed information on the quantification methodologies employed to measure methane emissions; ii.Leak detection and repair surveys and programmes conducted within the last two calendar years in accordance with the ISO 14064; iii.Information on all venting and flaring events within the last two calendar years. b) taken by producers of coal from underground mines, including at least: i.Source-level methane emissions data measured for ventilation air methane emissions, calculated and quantified in accordance with the methodology described in part 1 of Annex V, ii.Volumes of vented and flared methane calculated in each production site during the last 2 calendar years, iii.Venting and flaring mitigation plans in force in the production site. For the purpose of this subparagraph the importers shall present the required information to the competent authorities for each site from which the import to the EU has taken place.

Amendment 975 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Each year, importers shall provide the competent authorities of the Member State in which the import is taking place with a report specifying the information on the measures aimed at decreasing methane emissions: a) taken by upstream oil and fossil gas producers as well as fossil gas gathering and processing, transmission, and liquefied natural gas terminals operators, including at least: i. direct measurements of site-level methane emissions, conducted by an ISO 17025 service provider, in the last available calendar year period including:data per detailed, individual, emission source type and detailed information on the quantification methodologies employed to measure methane emissions; ii. leak detection and repair surveys and programmes conducted within the last two calendar years in accordance with the ISO 14064; iii. information on all venting and flaring events within the last two calendar years. b) taken by producers of coal from underground coal mines, including at least: i. source-level methane emissions data measured for ventilation air methane emissions, calculated and quantified in accordance with the methodology described in part 1 of Annex V, ii. volumes of vented and flared methane calculated in each production site during the last 2 calendar years, iii. venting and flaring mitigation plans in force in the production site. The importers shall present the required information to the competent authorities for each site from which the import to the Member States has taken place.

Amendment 976 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 b (new)

1 b. The report referred to in paragraph 1a, shall be accompanied by an assessment of the compliance of measures and information indicated in the report with relevant ISO standards (at least ISO 17025, ISO 14064), conducted by an independent certification/verification body.

Amendment 977 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 b (new)

1 b. The report referred to in paragraph 1a, shall be accompanied by an assessment of the compliance of measures and information indicated in the report with relevant ISO standards(at least ISO 17025, ISO 14064), conducted by an independent certification/verification body.

Amendment 978 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2

2. By … [12 months from the date of entry into force of the Regulation] and by 30 June every year thereafter, Member States shall submit to the Commission the information provided to them by importers. The Commission shall make the information available in accordance with Article 28.deleted

Amendment 979 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

The Commission shall make the information available in accordance with Article 28 and inform the competent authorities.

Amendment 98 #

(16) The information in the emission reports submitted to the competent authorities should be provided to the Commission in view of a verification role to be attributed to the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), in particular with regards to methodologies for data aggregation and analysis and verification of methodologies and statistical processes employed by companies to quantify their emissions reported data. The reference criteria in that respect may include the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) standards and guidance documents. The information produced by the IMEO should be made available to the public and the Commission should use such information to address any identified shortcomings with regards to the measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions data.

Amendment 980 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. As of 1January 2025, importers of coal, oil and gas, or products derived therefrom shall ensure compliance with the requirements for the measurement, reporting and verification, leak detection and repair, and venting and flaring established in Chapter 3 and 4 of this Regulation or otherwise meet the requirements for derogations set out in paragraph 2b.

Amendment 981 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. Importers that demonstrate the implementation of measures deemed comparable in effectiveness or provide guarantees of origin from countries deemed to have regulatory equivalence shall be subject to a derogation from paragraphs 2a, in accordance with paragraph 2c.

Amendment 982 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 c (new)

2 c. Where importers claim a derogation provided for in paragraph 2b, they shall notify the Commission and provide all required information.The Commission shall assess the applicability of a derogation taking into account: (a) the effectiveness of the measures or regulatory requirements compared to those applicable within the Union; (b) the accuracy of the data provided by importers;and (c) penalties for non-compliance and effectiveness of enforcement in the relevant jurisdictions where regulatory equivalence is sought.

Amendment 983 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 d (new)

2 d. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2023 in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation with the modalities and procedures for importers claiming a derogation and evidentiary and other requirements for demonstrating comparable in effectiveness and regulatory equivalence with respect to measurement, reporting and verification and mitigation of energy sector methane emissions.

Amendment 984 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 e (new)

2 e. Member States shall ensure that importers who are placing on the market coal, oil and gas, or the products derived therefrom, comply with this Article within their territory and shall set out progressive penalties for infringements, including the suspension of the authorisation to place oil, gas and coal on the market as referred to in Article 30, taking into account the need for effective deterrence of breaches.

Amendment 985 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3

3. By 31 December 2025, or earlier if the Commission considers that sufficient evidence is available, the Commission shall examine the application of this Article, considering in particular: (a) reporting of the available methane emissions data collected in the context of the global methane monitoring tool referred to in Article 29; (b) methane emission data analysis by the IMEO; (c) information on monitoring, reporting, verification and mitigation measures of operators located outside of the Union and from whom energy is imported into the Union; and (d) security of supply and the level playing field implications in case of possible additional obligations, including mandatory measures such as methane emission standards or targets, taking into account the oil, gas and coal sectors separately. Where appropriate and based on the necessary evidence to secure full compliance with the applicable international obligations of the Union, the Commission shall propose amendments to this Regulation to strengthen the requirements applicable to importers with the view to ensure a comparable level of effectiveness with respect to measurement, reporting and verification and mitigation of energy sector methane emissions.deleted

Amendment 986 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2025, or earlier if the Commission considers that sufficient evidence is available, the Commission shall examine the application of this Article, considering in particular: (a) reporting of the available methane emissions data collected in the context of the global methane monitoring tool referred to in Article 29; (b) methane emission data analysis by the IMEO; (c) information on monitoring, reporting, verification and mitigation measures of operators located outside of the Union and from whom energy is imported into the Union; and (d) security of supply and the level playing field implications in case of possible additional obligations, including mandatory measures such as methane emission standards or targets, taking into account the oil, gas and coal sectors separately.deleted

Amendment 987 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 2025, or earlier if the Commission considers that sufficient evidence is available, the Commission shall ~~examine the application of this Article~~issue a proposal for a legislative instrument establishing a performance standard of 0.2 % methane emissions intensity on allfossil gas and oil imports and a commensurate standard for coal imports, considering in particular:

Amendment 988 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 2025, or earlier if the Commission considers that sufficient evidence is available, the Commission shall e~~xamine the application of this Article,~~stablish a performance standard of maximum methane emissions intensity on all fossil gas and oil imports considering in particular:

Amendment 989 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d

(d) the security of supply ~~and the level playing field implications in case of possible additional obligations, including mandatory measures such as methane emission standards~~security of supply according to the current situation, and by taking into account the relevant legislative provisions such as Regulation (EU)2017/1938 of the European Parliament and orf t~~argets, taking into account the oil, gas and coal sectors separately.~~he Council of 25 October 2017concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply and repealing Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 (Text with EEA relevance.);

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16 a) The most up to date data collected by the IMEO should be used by operators when identifying super-emitting events, with an early detection and warning system, and should be used by Member States when identifying inactive wells, and closed mines and abandoned coal mines. In addition, the most up to date data collected by the IMEO should be used by the Commission and Member States to monitor specific supply chains of gas into the Union, focusing on those where leakage exceeds 3% since as little as 3% leakage along the supply chain of gas can cancel out any climate benefit of gas compared to coal in power generation due to the higher global warming potential of methane;

Amendment 990 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)

(d a) the technical level and possibilities of technological support;

Amendment 991 #

Jens GEIER, Patrizia TOIA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)

(d b) the level playing field implications in case of the additional obligations, including mandatory measures such as methane emission standards or targets, taking into account the oil, gas and coal sectors separately.

Amendment 992 #

Martin HOJSÍK, Irena JOVEVA, Michal WIEZIK, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Where appropriate and based on the necessary evidence to secure full compliance with both the applicable international obligations of the Union, ~~the Commission shall propose amendments to this Regulation to strengthen the requirements applicable to importers wi~~in particular its long-term temperature goal set out in point (a) of Article 2(1) of the Paris Agreement, as well as the t~~he view to ensure a comparable level of effectiveness with respect to measurement, reporting and verification and mitigation of energy sector methane emission~~argets referred to in Articles 1, 1aand 1b, the Commission shall propose amendments to this Article in accordance with Article 33 to strengthen the requirements applicable to importers.

Amendment 993 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Where appropriate and based on the necessary evidence to secure full compliance with the applicable international obligations of the Union, the Commission shall propose amendments to this Regulation toBy [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall, by means of delegated acts, strengthen the requirements applicable to importers ~~with the view~~ to ensure a comparable level of effectiveness with respect to measurement, reporting and verification and mitigation of energy sector methane emissions. Those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 31.

Amendment 994 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 (new)

- 2a. For the fulfilment of the obligations referred to in paragraph 1, the importer may be represented by a representative. In case the importer is not established within the customs territory of the Union, the appointment of a representative is mandatory.

Amendment 995 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

In the event that the Commission finds that the progress made in mitigating methane emissions in the energy sector is not sufficient, it will carry out an impact assessment on making imports of fossil fuels into the Union conditional on compliance with EU regulations on monitoring, reporting and verification, leak detection and repair, and venting and flaring rules applicable across the entire production-supply chain, and make proposals for further action.

Amendment 996 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Angelika WINZIG, Maria SPYRAKI, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. For the fulfilment of the obligations referred to in paragraph 1, the importer may be represented by a representative. In case the importer is not established within the customs territory of the Union, the appointment of a representative is mandatory.

Amendment 997 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. The importer may use a representative to carry out the obligations listed in paragraph 1; however, if the importer is not based on the Union's customs territory, the appointment of a representative is required.

Amendment 998 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 a (new)

Article 27 a Specific importer requirements 1. The requirements for the measurement, reporting and verification, leak detection and repair, and venting and flaring established in Chapters 3 and 4 shall apply to the full value chain, from the point of production to final distribution in line with [corporate sustainability due diligence]. Importers of oil, gas and coal, or products derived therefrom, shall ensure compliance of all imported products with the measures set out on in Chapters 3 and 4. 2. Importers from countries with regulatory equivalence and guarantees of origin shall be subject to derogation from paragraph 1. 3. Derogations shall be granted by the Commission, after application by the importer and the Commission’s assessment of the applicability and duration of the derogation, taking into account the effectiveness of the measures in monitoring and mitigating methane emissions from the segments of the supply chain related to imports, as compared to those applicable within the Union, and compliance and enforcement. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2024 in accordance with Article 31, to supplement this Regulation by specifying the procedures for applying for a derogation and the specific requirements for demonstrating regulatory equivalence, including establishing the necessary role of IMEO to ensure the quality control in the certification process. 4. Member States shall ensure that importers placing on the market oil and gas, or the products derived therefrom, within their territory comply with this Article and shall set outprogressive penalties for infringements taking into account the need foreffective deterrence of breaches. 5. The competent authorities in Member States shall carry out regular checks to verify compliance with this Article, by means of documentary checks and independent third-party verification, in conjunction with other methods such as optical gas imaging. 6. The Commission shall adopta delegated act by 31 December 2024 in accordance with Article 31, to define the detailed elements of the enforcement mechanism and its operation.

Amendment 999 #